How to Install Notepad++ on Linux Mint Latest

Notepad++ is a popular text editor used by developers for coding. It is available for Linux Mint as well. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Notepad++ on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before installing Notepad++, you need to ensure that your Linux Mint is updated. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Installation Steps

  1. Open the terminal on your Linux Mint system.

  2. Download the Notepad++ package from the official website using the following command:

    wget https://notepad-plus-plus.org/repository/7.x/7.9.5/npp.7.9.5.Installer.x64.deb
    

    Note: Make sure to check the latest version on the Notepad++ website before running the above command.

  3. After downloading the package, navigate to the Downloads directory using the following command:

    cd ~/Downloads
    

    Note: If you have downloaded the file in a different directory, navigate to that directory instead.

  4. Install the Notepad++ package using the following command:

    sudo dpkg -i npp.7.9.5.Installer.x64.deb
    

    Note: Make sure to change the file name based on the version of Notepad++ you have downloaded.

  5. Once installed, open Notepad++ from the applications menu or run the following command in the terminal:

    notepad-plus-plus
    

    Notepad++ will open and you can start using it for coding.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Notepad++ on Linux Mint Latest. Notepad++ is a powerful text editor with many features, which makes it a popular choice for developers.

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