Line #s displayed next to each line, and don’t worry, copy and paste will not copy the line #s and mess up your syntax.

After you re-open Notepad++, the previous work will still be there, exactly where you left it. Persistent Data – I love this default feature, basically if you start a note and start typing, it will keep the note and its content in notepad++ even if your machine restarts unexpectedly (laptop running out of juice).Tabs – Yes, tabs! This alone makes it 10x better than vanilla notepad, right?!.These do not require any plugins or special settings to enable, just install the app and they are there by default when you first load. Some of the more useful features are evident right away with the UI enhancements over traditional notepad. The syntax highlighting is especially handy for identifying where ACLs are called/referenced, more on this below. It even supports various programming languages with custom syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and code folding.

Notepad++ can be found HERE, it is a free, open-source, code and text editor packed with lots of features for both regular users and programmers alike.

Notepad++ for the Modern Network Engineer These features will make your network engineering life easier, guaranteed. The sections below will dive into the specific features and tricks used in the capable Notepad replacement known as ‘Notepad++’. What else could you possibly need? Not a damn thing (stop complaining and suck it up)! I kid, we all know those tools work great but if you’re ready to start saving time and working more efficiently then read on. So, you’ve got yourself console or SSH access, you’ve downloaded putty.exe, and your trusty notepad.exe is a shortcut away.

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