Notepad++ 5.8

[Copernic Reporter]

Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License.

Based on the powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.

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[Avi]

Nice! Upgrading.

[Quillz]

This is probably the ugliest program I've ever seen. The program icon is hideous.

[firey]

This is probably the ugliest program I've ever seen. The program icon is hideous.

It may be ugly, but it's my favorite Text Editor by a long shot.

[ViZioN]

Thanks, upgrading now :)

This is probably the ugliest program I've ever seen. The program icon is hideous.

And what program do you use, then?

[Kronir]

Awesome. Good lengthy list of additions and changes. Thanks for theh eads up of the update. :D

[Duality]

Notepad++ is a favourite of mine :)

Thanks for posting - upgrading now.

[e-berlin.org]

Thanks.

The program icon is hideous.

True. I always use a standard Notepad icon for the shortcut.

[Zakilephoth]

This is probably the ugliest program I've ever seen. The program icon is hideous.

It is hideous... especially that icon and tabs. It needs to make use of native Windows widgets. I don't know of anything on the net for free with the functionality this app offer.

[Quillz]

Thanks, upgrading now :)

And what program do you use, then?

I do use Notepad++, but it is probably the ugliest program I use on a regular basis. I remember an older version had a much nicer program icon, I'm not sure why the developer didn't keep it in.

It is hideous... especially that icon and tabs. It needs to make use of native Windows widgets. I don't know of anything on the net for free with the functionality this app offer.

Exactly. If only this program could look like Notepad, it would be perfect. It looks like a Linux app ported to Windows. I don't think it uses any native widgets at all, outside of the chrome.

[+BeLGaRaTh Subscriber¹]

Notepad ++1 :unsure:

[ViZioN]

I do use Notepad++, but it is probably the ugliest program I use on a regular basis. I remember an older version had a much nicer program icon, I'm not sure why the developer didn't keep it in.

Maybe I'm missing something but my program icon looks like this:

I don't see why you think it looks so bad.

[Quillz]

Maybe I'm missing something but my program icon looks like this:

I don't see why you think it looks so bad.

Because I just don't find that low-quality, heavily pixelated icon looks very good on Windows 7 or matches in with the Aero theme.

[Inklin]

Notepad++ has always been my favorite, thanks for the heads up!

I agree with people who say the UI needs to be polished up to make it fit in better with vista/7. I don't mind the icon though, it just needs recreating in a higher res.

[e-berlin.org]

Maybe I'm missing something but my program icon looks like this:

I don't see why you think it looks so bad.

When you're on Aero you'll see:

Notice the edges? I can cut this *.png better myself. And no one touches this icon forever.

[ViZioN]

When you're on Aero you'll see:

Notice the edges? I can cut this *.png better myself. And no one touches this icon forever.

Ah, so it looks a bit worse on non-white backgrounds. I've got custom icons for all my taskbar apps so haven't noticed that.

[caerma]

installed it, thanks. :D

[rajputwarrior]

thanks for the info

http://portableapps.com/apps/development/notepadpp_portable

^ portable version

[Xilo]

This is probably the ugliest program I've ever seen. The program icon is hideous.

I agree. GVim all the way.

[the_architect]

thanks for the info

http://portableapps....epadpp_portable

^ portable version

Thanks! This will help out when I jump around machines

[XerXis]

By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.

I love notepad++, but that is just ridiculous ;). I hope they are being sarcastic :p

[nocture]

Who cares about the sh** icon? It's an awesome editor

[Elliott]

And what program do you use, then?

TextMate, but that's not exactly for Windows. :p

[Copernic Reporter]

Notepad++ 5.8.1

Notepad++ v5.8.1 new features and fixed bugs (from v5.8) :

1. Fix Actionscript lexer crash problem.

2. Fix saving UCS-2 text file corrupted bug.

3. Add word count in Summary feature.

4. Fix hidding/showing status bar bug.

http://notepad-plus-plus.org/release/5.8.1

[Solid Knight]

It's ugly but damn is it a good editor. I wish they'd do a release focusing on the UI and icons a bit. Just one. Just one to update it.