The notepad ++ 4.0 RC2 was released on January 14, 2008 to replace the previous versions of the notepad. The notepad is a free source code editor that works in the Microsoft environment. It supports variety of programming languages. Some of the languages that it supports are C, C++, Java ,C#, HTML, XML, JavaScript, RC file, Fortran, CSS, python and many others. Notepad which works under the GPL license contains the scintilla editing component and uses win32 API and STL. This version of the notepad has made some ground breaking changes that has made programming more easier. The regular features of notepad are syntax holding and highlighting. Multi document and multi view are also some of the important features. Macro recording and multiview along with dynamic position of views allow the programmer to have a better interface. But the biggest feature of the notepad is that it supports almost all programming languages unlike other free source code editors.
Release notes of Notepad++ 4.0 RC2
The important changes made to this version of Notepad++ are as follows:
- The horizon scroll bar bug is fixed .
- The full screen (F11 button) bug was fixed which now allows for multi display.
- YAML language is added which is one of the biggest features.
- Explorer content view is available for XP 64 bits.
- Sort feature GUI was enhanced.
- Sort button is only available after clicking the column tab.
- Sort button is disabled after sorting.
- Crash issue of window dialog fixed.
- Important plugins added.
How to download Notepad++ 4.0 RC2?
Download the software by clicking on the link below.