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Text Editors - Notepad Replacements

Notepad X, an Open Source Text Editor for Windows

SUMMARY: Notepad X for Windows supports tabs, syntax highlighting, and multi-level undo among other features.

Notepad X is an open source text editor for Windows with multi-document support via tabs. Other features include multi-level undo and redo, optional line numbers, and a Favorites menu to store links to frequently-accessed documents.

The software offers translations in various languages including Chinese, Greek, and Spanish. For programmers, the software supports syntax highlighters for a variety of languages including C#, Java, and PHP.

Editing documents via Notepad X

A few plug-ins are available including those that allow you to modify translation files and icon packs (these can be enabled via the "Tools" - "Options" menu, section "Plugins"). Configuration options include adjusting the font, configuring file extensions, and modifying keyboard shortcuts.

The software can be downloaded at the following address:

* Notepad X: http://notepad-x.sourceforge.net/

This tip was written regarding Notepad X v2.1 running on a Windows XP machine. Features, information, and screenshots for other versions / operating systems may vary.