Notepad++ is a free, open-source text editor and code editor. It has a customizable interface and supports many programming languages. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Notepad++ on OpenSUSE latest.
Open a terminal by either searching for the terminal app in the search bar or pressing the "Ctrl + Alt + T" keys.
Update the package database and upgrade installed packages by running the following command:
sudo zypper update
Add the Notepad++ repository by running the following command:
sudo zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus.repo
Refresh the package information by running
sudo zypper refresh
Install Notepad++ by running
sudo zypper in notepad-plus-plus
After installation, you can open Notepad++ from the terminal by running
notepad-plus-plus
You can also create a desktop shortcut for easy access to Notepad++. Create a .desktop file in the /usr/share/applications/ directory with the following content:
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Notepad++
Comment=Text Editor
Exec=notepad-plus-plus
Icon=notepad-plus-plus
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=TextEditor;Development;
Save the file and you should now be able to find Notepad++ in the applications menu.
Notepad++ is a powerful and feature-rich text editor that supports many programming languages. The installation process on OpenSUSE latest is a straightforward process that only requires a few steps. With the installation complete, you can now start using Notepad++ to code or edit your files.
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