Install Notepad ++ extensions: Here's how
The free text editor Notepad ++ can be made even more functional by installing extensions. There are two ways to do this.
Install extension via the plugin manager
For some versions, the former "Plugin Manager" extension has been preinstalled in Notepad. With this you can easily install extensions from the official extension list for Notepad ++.
- In the "Extensions" menu, select "Plugin Manager" and then "Show Plugin Manager".
- Place a check mark next to the extensions you want to install (all extensions from the list mentioned above are available here) and click on "Install".
- The plugin manager also automatically takes care of updates for the extensions.
Download extension manually
Some extensions cannot be found in the official Notepad ++ download directory. You can download this from the Internet.
- Unzip the .zip file.
- Copy the contained .dll file into the folder "plugins" in the program folder of Notepad ++ (eg "C: // Programs (x86) / notepad ++ / plugins).
- Restart Notepad ++ if it is still open. The installed extension can now be found in the "Extensions" menu.
