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Removes distractions to writing clean and clear code
October 28, 2019

Removes distractions to writing clean and clear code

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Notepad++

Notepad++ is the tool of choice for code writers in our organization's Information Services/Information Technology department. It is used as an initial editor for writing and editing all types of content (e.g., emails, documents); as a tool to strip away formatting from content; and as a simple alternative to an Integrated Development Environment for performing functions such as formatting SQL code.
  • It offers more functionality than other text editors such as Notepad without overburdening the user experience.
  • Using the add-in manager, it is easy to reformat code, such as SQL, to follow a code format standard for readability.
  • It has a simple "IntelliSense"-like feature to make it easy to retype words that have already been used in the same file.
  • Actually, there isn't much I would like to see Notepad++ do differently.
  • One of its strengths is that it is a simple application and I wouldn't want to see that changed by adding a lot to the basic feature set.
  • The application can be extended, somewhat, to meet more particular needs through the use of add-ons.
  • Since the application is free, the ROI is nearly instantaneous. The only initial potential cost is being tricked into downloading adware by one of the application's download hosts.
  • Notepad++ has helped me to clean up old code quickly.
I used to use Sublime Text for text editing because at the time I liked the ability to apply themes to the interface and I appreciated the text color coding. However, several years ago something happened one time while I was using Sublime Text (unfortunately, it's been too long for me to recall the specifics, although I think I somehow edited the wrong files), but it so scarred me that from that day I have sworn to only use Notepad++ as my text editor of choice. Notepad++ lacks the richness of Sublime Text, but it doesn't try to be more than what it is at heart--a text editor--which is why I like it so.
I have never contacted the developer(s) of Notepad++ directly for customer support, but I have searched for help resolving issues with installing add-ons. I was able to find answers to my questions in a reasonable amount of time and those answers helped me to successfully resolve my issues.

Do you think Notepad++ delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Notepad++'s feature set?

Yes

Did Notepad++ live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Notepad++ go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Notepad++ again?

Yes

I recommend Notepad++ to people all of the time, whether they are tech workers or not. I find it helps sometimes with writing to have a simple interface, sort of like a blank canvas, in order to capture content without having formatting options to distract me. I also heavily rely on Notepad++ for restructuring content to make it easier to read, interpret, and edit.