Notepad replacement: freeware, customizable toolbars

[elcoyoteloco]

Hi all,

I'm currently using UltrEdit, which I really like because it's extremely customizable. I can configure the toolbars and menus just about any way I want, and it has a good macro utility. Unfortunately, it's also really expensive: $60.00 US.

So, before I break down and buy it, I'm looking one last time for a freeware alternative. Notepad++ is what everyone recommends, but as far as I can tell you can't customize it's toolbars or menus. I thought I had found exactly what I needed in the freeware Notepad XP, but apparently it's orphanware now and I can't find a working link for it anywhere.

So, any suggestions for a free, customizable Notepad replacement?

Thanks! Below is a pic of my customized UE.

PS - I use UE mainly for working with html files, txt files, and system files (bat, log, reg, etc), and I'm very mouse-centric. I'm not a heavy keyboarder interested in learning a bunch of keystroke shortcuts.

[elcoyoteloco]

Thanks cupcakes, I'll check that out.

BTW, my using UE has NOTHING to do with "eye candy". It's about being able to customize the app to have the commands I want immediately available, while hiding the commands I don't need. UE does that extremely well, so I'm probably just going to go ahead and get the license.

I'm sure the Notpad++ fanboys won't understand, but then again "fanboy" is the very definition of "retard".

[Cupcakes]

I was referencing my desire for better eye candy. :)