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    How to Install Notepad++ on Ubuntu 20.04

    By RahulMay 18, 20202 Mins Read

    Notepad++ is one of the loved one application by Windows users. Which provides a large number of options to work with it including the syntax highlighting. Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL. It keeps smaller program size and faster executing with lower CPU uses.

    Most of the Linux users loved to use command line editors like vim and nano, which also have several benefits to use. But if you still want to use GUI based editor, Notepad++ can be a good choice for you

    In this tutorial, you will learn about Notepad++ installation on Ubuntu system via snap package.

    Prerequisites

    • A Ubuntu system with Desktop access
    • A sudo privileged account access

    Step 1 – Install Notepad++ on Ubuntu 20.04

    Notepad++ runs over the WINE platform, which provides compatibility for the Windows application on Unix-like operating systems.

    We use snap package manager to install Notepad++, which also install all the required dependency for running it on Ubuntu system. To install Notepad++ on Ubuntu, type:

    sudo snap install notepad-plus-plus
    

    You will the output like:

    notepad-plus-plus 7.8.6 from Taqu Raza (mmtrt) installed
    

    Step 2 – Open Notepad++

    After completing the above step, Notepad++ will be installed on your Ubuntu system. Now, launch Notepad++ from the applications. Search for you application and you will find a launch icon like:

    launch notepad plus plus ubuntu

    Now, Notepad++ is running on your Ubuntu system.

    Installing notepad++ on ubuntu

    Step 3 – Uninstall Notepad++

    You can remove snap packages anytime, whenever you don’t required the application. To uninstall Notepad++ from your Ubuntu system, type:

    sudo snap remove notepad-plus-plus
    

    Conclusion

    In this tutorial, you have learned about installation on Notepad++ on a Ubuntu system.

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    3 Comments

    1. Praveen B on March 15, 2021 5:11 am

      Thanks Rahul, for information.

      Reply
    2. Sarwan on March 11, 2021 7:32 am

      sarwan@Sarwan-Terms:~$ notepad-plus-plus 7.8.6 from Taqu Raza (mmtrt) installed
      bash: syntax error near unexpected token `(‘
      sarwan@Sarwan-Terms:~$ notepad-plus-plus 7.8.6 from Taqu Raza (mmtrt) installed
      bash: syntax error near unexpected token `(‘
      sarwan@Sarwan-Terms:~$ notepad-plus-plus 7.8.6 from Taqu Raza (mmtrt) installed
      bash: syntax error near unexpected token `(‘
      sarwan@Sarwan-Terms:~$

      Reply
    3. Ralph Kemp on December 23, 2020 4:13 am

      Rahul, thanks for taking the time to add this. Recently retired – used notepad++ a lot at work on Win10 – glad there was a way to run it on Ubuntu.

      Reply

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