Mar 8, 2023 · Each time I create a new file in Notepad2, the encoding is ANSI (1252). I'd like instead to have UTF-8 as default. Is there a way to get this ?

1 They're both freeware or open source so why don't you download and install them both and try them out to see which one you like the best. I'm using Notepad++ myself, but that's purely because …

Oct 18, 2021 · After that, typing notepad.exe in any terminal window opens Notepad2 but double-clicking text files still opens them in notepad. My question therefore is, is there any straightforward …

Mar 9, 2023 · Tested on Notepad2 version 4.2.25. Note! In Notepad2.ini, this corresponds to having DefaultEOLMode=1 (typically line 40), while a fresh installation has DefaultEOLMode=0 (CR+LF). A …

Oct 19, 2025 · Is there any way to do this with the Replace function? Even better, I'd like to add a third line after every 2 lines containing the two previous lines combined. Is that possible? Edit: Since asking...

Oct 2, 2025 · I am on Windows 11, and I use Notepad for programming in Python. Whenever I have a notepad open and want to open another .py file (Ctrl+O), I get the following screen: But there are …

Jun 11, 2019 · For completeness, the preferred solution in SO is JSTool (also available from Plugin Manager). Apparently does everything JSON Viewer can, and more.

I use Notepad2. I love Notepad2. How do I replace Notepad with Notepad2 in Windows 7, so I never use the old version of Notepad again?

Apr 9, 2017 · I tried Notepad2's 'Replace Text' function, but I don't know what to put in the 'Replace with' field. The OS I'm using is Windows 7.

Feb 2, 2013 · I have a file with a mix of CRLF and LF, and wish to remove the LF. I am new to Notepad++ and just downloaded V6.23. I'm using the search/replace dialogue box in extended …