How to Install Notepad++ in Ubuntu?
Notepad++ is an open-source and freely available application that is used as a code editor or text editor by students and professionals. Notepad++ has support for nearly 90 different programming languages. This application supports working for more than 1 file in a single window. One of the advantages of this application is its easy interface and appearance. Notepad++ was officially released on 24th November 2003, and it was developed by Don Ho.
Installing Notepad++ on Ubuntu:
There are two ways to install Notepad++ on Ubuntu:
- Using GUI
- Using Command-line
Method 1: Using GUI
Step 1: Open the Activities Panel and search for Ubuntu Software
Step 2: Search for Notepad++ application in Ubuntu Software.
Step 3: Click on the Install button, and enter your password to start the installation process.
Step 4: After installing the application, go to Activities Panel and search for Notepad++.
Step 5: Notepad++ editor has been opened now. So we can write the code for different programming languages.
Method 2: Using Command-line
Step 1: Install the Snap store by using the following command.
sudo apt-get install snapd snapd-xdg-open
Step 2: Execute the below command to install Notepad++ through Snap Store.
sudo snap install notepad-plus-plus
Step 3: Start the application by executing the below command in the terminal itself.
notepad-plus-plus
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