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How do I use notepad++?

I have been using code blocks. I would like to try a diffent editer to practice programming. I downloaded notepad++ 32bit. After finding the 64bit did not have the pluggin manager. I cannot make notepad++ compile my program. I would appreciate help to use the software.

10th Mar 2017, 12:40 AM
Manual
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notepad++ is only an editor. it won't let you compile unless you use the NppExec plugin. A user manual for NppExec can be found in the Notepad++\plugins\docs folder after you install the a. m. plugin. I think codebloks has more features than and in the long term you may find it as a better alternative than notepad++. Also, if you ever decide to switch to linux OS notepad++ won't be a viable option.
10th Mar 2017, 1:27 AM
seamiki
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Thank you for the tip. Do you know of any features that notepad++ has that codeblocks does not?
10th Mar 2017, 4:52 AM
Manual
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If you look for an awesome code editor give Atom a try - open source and hackable to the core - not only a feature also their slogan ;)
13th Mar 2017, 10:07 AM
Daniel Wilms
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