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