In this huge guide we have prepared for Notepad++, the legendary code editor of the Windows world; Discover shortcuts, hidden features, Regex tips and server management techniques. Speed up your web development process by combining it with Eka Sunucu hosting infrastructure.
Notepad++ is a free source code editor written in C++, using the "pure" Win32 API and STL, offering extremely high processing speed and small program size. Even in 2026 , unlike heavy tools like VS Code or JetBrains IDEs, light weight, instant opening and complex text processing capabilities Thanks to this, it continues to be the indispensable "Swiss Army Knife" of developers.
It can open large log files (GBs of data) in seconds. This feature is vital when performing log analysis in server management. Web Hosting It is ideal for examining the error_log files of your sites hosted on our services.
It reduces your computer's energy consumption by using less CPU power. Thanks to its editing component, Scintilla uses system resources at a minimum level.
Almost all modern computers in 2026 standards have 64-bit architecture. However, if you have to use some old and not updated plugins (Plugin), you should prefer the 32-bit version. For standard use and performance 64-bit version recommended.
Basic file management shortcuts that will increase your productivity by %200 . Stop using the mouse, focus on the keyboard.
| Transaction Description | Shortcut Combination | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New File | Ctrl + N | Quickly opens a blank tab. |
| Open File | Ctrl + O | Opens the file explorer. |
| Kaydet | Ctrl + S | Saves the active file. |
| Save As | Ctrl + Alt + S | Copies the file with a new name. |
| Save All | Ctrl + Shift + S | Saves all open tabs. |
| Close File | Ctrl + W | Closes the active tab. |
| Close All | Ctrl + Shift + W | Closes all open files. |
The biggest feature that distinguishes Notepad++ from ordinary notepad is its text manipulation capabilities. Especially "Column Mode" can save you hours when editing data.
| transaction | shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy Row | Ctrl + D |
| Delete Row | Ctrl + Shift + L |
| Row Move | Ctrl + Shift + ↑ / ↓ |
| Column Selection | Alt + Mouse Drag |
| Capital Letter | Ctrl + Shift + U |
| Lowercase Letter | Ctrl + U |
Settings > Preferences > Editing Turn on the "Multi-Editing" feature from the menu. anymore Ctrl + Mouse Click You can write in different parts of the document at the same time.
For web developers (PHP, HTML, CSS, JS), Notepad++ can be a fast IDE alternative. PHP Ideal for quickly editing your files before sending them to the server.
| Function | shortcut | Area of Use |
|---|---|---|
| Comment Line | Ctrl + Q | Converts/opens the selected line to a comment line. |
| Increase Indent | Tab | Shifts code blocks to the right. |
| Decrease Indent | Shift + Tab | Shifts code blocks to the left. |
| Autocomplete | Ctrl + Space | It suggests function and variable names. |
| Function List | View > Function List | Lists all methods in the file in the right panel. |
The biggest strength of Notepad++ is its Regex support in the "Find and Replace" feature. You can format thousands of lines of data in seconds. Ctrl + H "Regular expression" should be selected as "Search Mode" in the menu.
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It shows the differences between two files side by side. Perfect for comparing code versions.
It allows you to connect to the remote server via FTP/SFTP and edit files directly on the server. What is FTP? You can learn the details from our article.
It formats XML and JSON data (Pretty Print) and checks for syntax errors.
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