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New Version Notepad++

A new Notepad++ release brings multi-file recursive search/replace, an NppExec script runner, clickable links, and Aspell spell-check support.

Donn Felker

Donn Felker

2007.05.09 · 1 min read

A new version of Notepad++ came out last week. I just got around to installing it and there are a few new features such as the enhancements made to the search/replace function. You can now search/replace through many different files through an improved interface and also search recursively.

There were some changes made to fix some bugs and a cool new feature that transforms all links that are typed into N++ to clickable links.

One of my favorite new features is the NppExec that allows you to run your own preconfigured scripts from within N++. Pretty cool. I wonder if you can run Powershell scripts from within there? Its worth checking out.

Also, if you have Aspell installed you can use it as a spell checker for Notepad++. I normally don’t use Notepad++ for this but I can see its usefulness.

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Notepad++ Release Notes

64 Bit Version of the Shell integration (right click on any file and open it witn Notepad++).

Running Notepad++ from the command line (by typing “n” into the command prompt)

Donn Felker

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I've spent 25+ years shipping software, writing books, and running my own companies. I write about thinking clearly, working for yourself, and doing real work while AI rewrites the rules. New essays land here every week.

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