Notepad Nextv0.12

Notepad Next is across-platform open-source text editor, a reimplementation of Notepad++ designed to address multi-platform user pain points.

Developed in C++ (with Lua, HTML, etc.), based on the Qt framework, it ensures seamless compatibility across Windows, Linux, and macOS, recreating the core experience of Notepad++ while optimizing performance and extensibility.

Features

• Multi-tab Editing: Supports opening any number of files simultaneously, managed via tabs, with the ability to save all open documents at once.
• Draggable Pane Layout: Tabs can be dragged to the top, bottom, left, or right of the main window to split-screen multiple files side by side.
• Syntax Highlighting & Auto-indentation: Built-in highlighting for up to 27 languages including C/C++, Java, C#, XML, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, with automatic indentation based on language type.
• Plugin Extensions: Provides a plugin system interface, allowing users to install or develop custom extensions to meet specific needs.
• Unicode & Large File Support: Compatible with multiple encoding formats (UTF-8, UTF-16, etc.), optimized for loading and editing large files.

Supported Platforms​

• ​Windows​: Deploy via installer, Winget, or standalone ZIP portable version.
• ​Linux​: Provides AppImage for immediate use, or Flatpak for integrated installation.
• ​macOS​: Supports .dmg image or Homebrew command installation. Disable font smoothing for optimal display.

Price​

Open source, completely free! No ads, no subscription fees, all features available to use.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcuts

New File: Ctrl+N
Open File: Ctrl+O
Save File: Ctrl+S
Save As: Ctrl+Alt+S
Save All Files: Ctrl+Shift+S
Close Current File: Ctrl+W
Close All Files: Ctrl+Shift+W
Print: Ctrl+P
Select All: Ctrl+A
Copy: Ctrl+C
Paste: Ctrl+V
Delete: Delete
Select Next Occurrence: Ctrl+D
Merge Lines: Ctrl+J
Find: Ctrl+F
Go to Line: Ctrl+G
Replace: Ctrl+H
Full Screen: F11
Zoom In/Out: Ctrl++/Ctrl+- (Adjusts font size)
Reset Zoom: Ctrl+0