Notepad++ 8.5.8

Notepad++

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.

Notepad++ v8.5.8 bug-fixes and new features:

Fix “Clear Read-Only Flag” command not working immediately regression. (Fix #14138)
Fix saving files losing Alternate Data Stream issue. (Fix #1498, #8451, #8013)
Fix data loss issue due to no room on disk for saving. (Fix #5664, #14089)
Add Win10/Win11 Restart-application feature. (Fix #9722, #11721, #11934)
Fix user created session being modified behaviour on exit. (Implement part 1, part 2, part 3)
Improve document list display performance. (Fix #13479, #12632)
Update Scintilla to v5.3.7 & Lexilla to v5.2.7. (Fix #13991, #14062)
fix unwanted Afrikaans installer language issue. (Fix #3844, #7574)
Fix a crash issue while reading settings from cloud. (Fix #14131)
Fix security issue CVE-2022-31901. (Fix #13520)
Enhance non-saved search text’s persistence in Find dialog combobox while pressing arrow key. (Fix #14174)
Make auto-checking of Find InSelection configurable (resizable & can be disabled). (Fix #14108, #13677, #12639)
Perl enhancement: Update Stylers & the keywords for Perl v5.38. (Fix #14192)
Fix “Single Line Uncomment” uncommenting an extra line issue. (Fix #12829)
Fix “Next Bookmark” command not resetting current column issue. (Fix #14137)
Allow menu command Window->Windows to be assigned a shortcut. (Fix #14179)
Fix wrong categories in Shortcuts Mapper. (Fix #13285)