How to install plug-in for notepad++

Answer: There are two ways to install Notepad plug-ins: manual installation and plug-in manager installation. Manual installation: Download the plug-in file (.dll or .dllm). Copy the plugin files to the plugins subdirectory under the Notepad installation directory. Restart Notepad. Plug-in Manager installation: Open the Plug-ins menu in Notepad. Select Plug-in Manager > Show Plug-in Manager > Available. Find the plugin you want to install, select it and click the Install button. Restart Notepad.

Notepad plug-in installation guide

Installation method:

1. Manual installation:

   • Download the plug-in file (.dll or .dllm).
   • Copy the downloaded plug-in file to the plugins subdirectory under the Notepad installation directory.
   • Restart Notepad.

2. Plug-in Manager Installation:

   • Open the "Plug-ins" menu in Notepad.
   • Select "Plug-in Manager > Show Plug-in Manager > Available".
   • Find the plug-in you want to install, select it and click the "Install" button.
   • Restart Notepad.

Detailed instructions:

Manual installation:

• Make sure Download the correct plug-in file (compatible with the Notepad version).
• Find the Notepad installation directory (usually in C:\Program Files\Notepad).
• Create a backup folder in the plugins subdirectory (used to store the original plugin files, just in case).
• Copy the downloaded plug-in file to the plugins directory.
• Restart Notepad to load the plug-in.

Plug-in Manager Installation:

• Download the plug-in manager from Notepad’s official website or a third-party repository.
• Extract the plug-in manager file to the Notepad installation directory (in the same directory as the Notepad application file).
• Run the plug-in manager (PluginManager.dll) and it will be automatically added to the Notepad menu.
• Search, install and manage plugins using the plugin manager interface.

Tips:

• When restarting Notepad, if the plug-in cannot be loaded, please check whether the plug-in file is placed in the correct directory and the plug-in is consistent with the Notepad version compatible.
• If a plug-in conflict occurs, try disabling other plug-ins or reinstalling the conflicting plug-in.
• Only download plugins from trusted sources to avoid malware.

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