How to run programs using notepad++

Notepad supports running programs. First install the NppExec plug-in, configure the program executable file path, create a shortcut key, and then run the program through the shortcut key or the plug-in menu. The output is displayed in the Output panel.

How to run programs in Notepad

Notepad is not only a text editor, it can also help you run program. Here's how to run a program using Notepad:

Step 1: Install the NppExec plugin

First, you need to install the NppExec plugin. Go to the Plugins menu, select Plugin Manager, then search for and install "NppExec".

Step 2: Configure NppExec

After installing the plugin, go to the Plugins menu, select NppExec, and then select Configure. In the Commands tab, add the executable path of the program you want to run. For example, to run a Python program, set the path to "C:\Python3\python.exe".

Step 3: Create shortcut keys

For convenience, you can create shortcut keys to run the program. Go to the "Settings" menu, select "Shortcut Keys" and find "NppExec" in the "Plugin Commands" section. Assign the shortcut key to "Run".

Step 4: Run the program

Now you can run the program using shortcut keys or by selecting "NppExec"->"Run" from the "Plugins" menu . Notepad will output the results of the program in the output panel.

Example: Running a Python program

1. Open a Python file in Notepad.
2. Make sure NppExec is configured correctly and add the Python executable path to the Commands tab.
3. Use shortcut keys (such as Ctrl F5) to run the program.
4. The output of the program will be displayed in the output panel.

Tip:

• You can further customize NppExec by selecting "NppExec"->"Preferences" in the "Plugins" menu setting.
• If you want to run the program in the command line, you can set the "Command Parameters" to the required parameters in the "Command" tab.
• NppExec also supports other features such as debugging and building projects.

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