Previously I use EditPlus to code my Wordpress themes. The coding process was a lot easier than using Notepad because I can do the undo process up to multiple levels, it supports syntax highlighting and also it will automatically backup the file whenever you click the Save button.
However after I found out about Notepad++, I fall in love with it. Notepad++ is a freeware text editor which I can say, it is the best Notepad replacement that supports several programming languages and also a good competitor to EditPlus. Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size.
Another great thing about Notepad++ is it supports plugins. Kerasiotis Vasileios from Jeez Tech has listed down several Notepad++ plugins that are great and necessary for Notepad++. Some of the plugins are quite interesting and I wish I can try them all and write a review here.
But if you ask me which one is better between Notepad++ and EditPlus, I personally will choose Notepad++. If you are a Wordpress theme coder, I recommend you to use Notepad++ for your coding jobs. It is easier to code the theme using Notepad++ than using Dreamweaver or Notepad. Go to the download page and get your copy for free.
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I used Notepad++ as my main editor for texts, source codes, config files etc, when I was still using Windows’ OS (i changed to linux 3 years ago)
Np++ is indeed easy, robust, friendly, and simple awesome!
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Yeah! I used Notepad++ quite often too. It’s my primary text editor.
I love notepad++ but found notepad2 to be a bit better in usage and more options and configurability. Addon capable as well.
Thank you, love your blog!
Woah! I take that back, noepad++ has changed drastically from the last time I used it….I now switched from notepad2 back to notepad++…thanks again.
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