How to Install Notepad++ on Pop!_OS Latest?

Notepad++ is a popular text editor that supports multiple programming languages. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Notepad++ on Pop!_OS Latest.

Step 1: Update System

Before installing any software, it is important to update our system to the latest packages. Open the terminal and use the following command to update the system:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Snap

Notepad++ is available on the Snap Store. Therefore, we need to install Snap first. Run the following command to install Snap:

sudo apt install snapd

Step 3: Install Notepad++

Now, we can easily install Notepad++ using Snap. Type the following command to install Notepad++:

sudo snap install notepad-plus-plus

A progress bar will appear and it will take a while to complete the installation.

Step 4: Launch Notepad++

Once the installation process is done, Notepad++ is ready to use. To launch Notepad++, you can either:

• Use the command below in your terminal:

notepad-plus-plus

• Search Notepad++ in the Activities menu and click on it.

Step 5: Verify Notepad++ Installation

To verify if Notepad++ is installed and running successfully, check its version using the following command:

notepad-plus-plus --version

If Notepad++ is successfully installed, the version number will be displayed.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Notepad++ on Pop!_OS Latest.

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