Note Pad++ Mac: A Powerful Text Editor

As a long-time user of Smultron, I was initially satisfied with its performance and features on my Mac OS. However, I have encountered some issues while loading large files over time. Unfortunately, Notepad++ has not been ported to Mac OS yet, which is a shame considering the numerous benefits it offers.

For those who use Windows at work or in their personal life, Notepad++ (a free application) is an excellent text editor. Its features such as code syntax highlighting, line numbers, extended search and replace, proper encoding support, and more make it an essential tool for power users and software developers like myself.

Notepad++ is also incredibly useful when you need to edit multiple lines of text or tabular data. One of its most impressive features is column mode, which allows you to easily add or delete columns of data. For example, let's say you have a CSV file that needs editing. In column mode, you can simply add the middle initial to the first name, and all other names will be updated automatically.

To enter column mode in Notepad++, press Alt + C on your keyboard. Once in this mode, you can use the arrow keys to move around, select specific columns of text by holding down the Alt key and clicking, or select multiple lines of text using the Shift key and arrow keys.

Column mode is also useful for editing tabular data. For instance, if you have a list of names in a text file and need to add a middle initial to each name, Notepad++ column mode makes it easy to make the same change to multiple lines of text.

Overall, Notepad++ may not be available on Mac OS yet, but its powerful features like column mode make it an excellent choice for those who use Windows. Even if you're a casual user, giving Notepad++ a try could open your eyes to new possibilities in text editing.

Give It a Try

The next time you need to edit multiple lines of text or tabular data, give Notepad++ a try and experience the power of column mode for yourself.

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