CNET Editors' review
Notepad++ is a popular application that combines the functionality of the built-in Windows programs Notepad and WordPad; the basic text-editing features of Notepad are augmented by some of the more advanced formatting tools present in WordPad. Notepad++ Portable is a smaller, portable version of Notepad++, with the same features as the full version in a package that can be used on the go.
Like the regular version of Notepad++, Notepad++ Portable sports an attractive interface, with menus and buttons across the top. Although anyone with the need to edit text could conceivably make use of the program, it's geared specifically toward developers who need a versatile tool for working with code. Notepad++ Portable supports a wide variety of programming languages and encoding schemes, and there are advanced search and view features. We also liked the fact that Notepad++ Portable can automatically launch Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer, letting you quickly preview code in the most popular browsers. Support for macros and a variety of plug-ins round out Notepad++ Portable's features. Although anyone who works with code regularly should find the program intuitive to use, it's also backed up by extensive online documentation and a user forum. Overall, we were impressed with the array of useful features that Notepad++ Portable offers, and the fact that it can fit on your USB drive or other portable device makes it all the more attractive. We highly recommend this program to any who's ready to start coding in an environment that's designed just for that purpose.
Notepad++ Portable comes as a ZIP file. It's accessible after extraction with no need for installation.
Publisher's Description
From PortableApps:
Notepad++ Portable is the handy Notepad++ text editor packaged as a portable app so you can do your development on the go. It has all the same great features of Notepad++ including support for multiple languages and an extensive plugin system, but there's nothing to install.
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"I love the flexability of this program"
Version: Notepad++ Portable 5.8.3
Pros
Easy to use, helps to make sure coding is correct, opens many files that notepad or dreamweaver will not.
Cons
I have no cons with this product, keep up the good work!
Summary
Great Tool I recommend to anyone.
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"Portable version is not the same as the normal one!"
Version: Notepad++ Portable 5.6.4
Pros
Has all the benefits of notepad++ plus it's portable ==> no need for installation (can be used through a usb memory stick or cd/dvd etc.
Cons
The fact that there is no installation makes it not useful if you plan to make it the default editor for some files. In that case just use notepad++ not the portable version
Summary
Notepad++ is a great free text editor with syntax highlighting for many programming languages, lots of plugins, macros etc etc. I was using ultraedit until I discovered this program and never looked back!
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"Does not Install"
Version: Notepad++ Portable 5.6.4
Pros
None, can't install it without debugging which is too much effort for this app
Cons
can't get it installed with reading the site and install wizard screens, etc it is not possible.
Summary
should be a good app but if it fails to install (can't write to directories under C:\Program Files\Notepad++) so i can't recommend it.
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"great but best if downloaded at portableapps.com"
Version: Notepad++ Portable 4.8.5
Pros
great for some users
Cons
hard to launch for amateur user, which i'm not.
Summary
for easy and best access witho thr apps go to portableapps.com
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