NotePad++ (Free Software)
I haven’t created a blog in a while because… well there’s not that much to say. However, today I came across this great new little program that I know is going to revolutionize the way I create websites and edit code. It’s called “Notepad++”
This little piece of software is just like notepad for windows… but oh so much more.
For code junkies like me this program color codes the different types of text in the document for easy visual reference. Not only that, it also prints in color. Add “tabbed browsing” style document management, intelligent collapsible content sections and the ability to install plugins and you have yourself a monster of a program.
The other great thing I noticed right away is that you have the option to put a “Context menu” selector in windows explorer. This allows you to simply right-click on a file to open it in Notepad++. That is extremely handy.
Now, I’ve only been using this program for about 15 minutes, so I have yet to see what it can really do when put through the paces. But so far I’m giving Notepad++ an A++ .
Actually, install was a little tricky because I always look at the wall of available files to download and think… “which one do I actually need”. But without too much trouble I found the file called “installer” and that was the end of my confusion.
Great little program. I think I will get MUCH use out of it in the future.
Download Here… http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm (Sort of a freaky website, but don’t let that deture you.)
