How do I use notepad++?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Thank you for the tip.

Do you know of any features that notepad++ has that codeblocks does not?

Answer 3

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 ;)