How to Install Notepad++ on Arch Linux

Notepad++ is a popular, free and open-source text editor designed for Windows; however, it can also be used on Linux operating systems through the use of Wine. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Notepad++ on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

• You should have a working Arch Linux operating system installed on your system.
• You should have superuser access to execute commands with root privileges.

Installing Notepad++

Follow the below steps to install Notepad++ on Arch Linux:

1. Open Terminal by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut key.

2. Update the pacman database by running the below command in the Terminal:

   sudo pacman -Syy
   

3. Next, install Wine with the command:

   sudo pacman -S wine
   

   Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows Linux users to run Windows-based applications on Linux.

4. In the next step, you will need to download Notepad++ from the official website. Launch a Web browser and go to Notepad++'s download page at https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads.

5. Scroll down the page and download the latest version of the Notepad++ setup file for Windows. As of this writing, the latest version is Notepad++ 8.1.3.

6. Once the file is downloaded, navigate to the download location by using the following command in the Terminal:

   cd ~/Downloads
   

   Note: If you have downloaded the file to a different directory, then change the cding directory as per the download location.

7. Run the following command to install Notepad++:

   wine np-sha*.*.*
   

   Note: replace np-sha*.. with the actual name of your downloaded filename. For instance, wine np81.3Installer.exe

8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

9. After completing the installation, you can run the Notepad++ text editor by running the following command in the Terminal:

   wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/Notepad++/notepad++.exe
   

   Note: If you have installed Notepad++ to a different location on your computer, then modify the above command accordingly.

Now, you have successfully installed Notepad++ text editor on your Arch Linux system.

Conclusion

Notepad++ is a popular and versatile text editor that provides a wide range of features for developers, coders, and general users. In this tutorial, we have guided you on how to install Notepad++ on Arch Linux using Wine. We hope you find this tutorial easy to follow and use.

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