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Notepad++

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Notepad++
Developer(s)Don Ho
Initial releaseNovember 24, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-11-24)
Repository
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Written inC++
Engine
    Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
    PlatformIA-32, x86-64
    Size2.70 MB
    Available inover 50 languages via Scintilla, plus additional user-defined languages[1]
    TypeText editor
    LicenseGNU General Public License
    Websitenotepad-plus-plus.org

    Notepad++ is a text editor and source code editor for Microsoft Windows.

    Notepad++ is distributed as free software and licensed under the GNU General Public License.

    Usage in China[change]

    In 2020, Notepad++ was banned by China. This is because the developers protested about Hong Kong and Uyghur affairs.[2][3]

    References[change]

    1. "User Defined Language Files". notepad-plus-plus.org. Archived from the original on 2016-12-23. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
    2. China Bans Free Text Editor Notepad++
    3. Popular Notepad++ text editor banned in China

    Other websites[change]