Frequent questions
What is the difference between Notepad++ and Notepad++ Portable?
The main difference between Notepad++ and Notepad++ Portable is that the former requires installation and the latter does not. In the case of the Portable version, you just have to unzip the file in a folder.
Is Notepad++ compatible with Windows 11?
Yes, Notepad++ is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Is Notepad++ safe?
Yes, Notepad++ is safe software. VirusTotal tests show that it has zero positives. Added to this is an impeccable track record since the first version of the program was released in 2003.
What languages does Notepad++ support?
Notepad++ supports more than 70 different programming languages, including C, C++, CSS, Java, JSON, JSP, Pascal, PHP, Powershell, Python, SQL, Swift, Visual Basic and others.
Is Notepad++ free?
Yes, Notepad++ is completely free open-source software for both personal and professional use. To be exact, the program is distributed under the terms of the GPLv3 license.
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