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Introduction to Notepad++: A Versatile Source Code Editor

Notepad++ is an open-source text and source code editor that caters to a variety of programming languages. This software runs on the Microsoft Windows platform and is licensed under the GPL, making it freely available for both distribution and modification.

Built on Robust Technology

This editor utilizes the Scintilla editing component, crafted in C++ and leverages the Win32 API and Standard Template Library (STL). Such a foundation ensures Notepad++ not only delivers swift execution but also maintains a compact filesize. Moreover, its developers are committed to environmental sustainability; by optimizing resource utilization, Notepad++ aims to diminish carbon emissions. Lower CPU consumption leads to less power usage, contributing to a greener planet.

Recent Fixes and Enhancements

Version 8.7.4 of Notepad++ introduces several important updates aimed at improving user experience:

Resolved the issue with multi-line tabbar height not adjusting after tab closures (Fix #15905).
Corrected the bug preventing user-defined extensions from overriding default language extensions (Fix #8035, #8304, #10609, #15826).
Fixed a problem where the encoding of. nfo files couldn’t be altered (Fix #8823, #9153, #13905).