Notepad++ 8.5

Notepad++ v8.5 bug-fixes and new features:​

1. Fix notepad replacement opening file name containing white space regression. (Fix #13032)
2. Fix regression about visual glitch of Find in Files progress window & Document Switcher.(Fix #13185, #13053)
3. Update to Scintilla 5.3.3 and Lexilla 5.2.2. (Implement #13082)
4. Add new explorer context menu entry “Edit with Notepad++” for WINDOWS 11. (Fix #10320, #10565, #4368, #8786, #10640, #10856, #10653, #7747, #6169, #92)
5. Add show non-printable characters command. (Fix #827, #4731, #8284)
6. Apply tab colors to document list items, and add groups to document list. (Fix #12155, #12689, #13026)
7. Add middle mouse click ability to close doc in Document List. (Fix #12949)
8. Add Begin/End Select in Column Mode command. (Fix #12833, #12832)
9. Add option to make auto-completion list brief. (Fix #12783)
10. Remove duplicate items in function/word list of Auto-completion. (Fix #13061)
11. Fix missing items in word autocomplete. (Fix #13060)
12. Fix autocomplete to sort case insensitive issue. (Fix #12495)
13. Change behaviour: make Select and Find (Next/Previous) always in normal search mode. (Fix #3229)
14. Change behaviour: make volatile Find uses least-strict option settings. (Fix #13145)
15. Change behaviour: Don’t populate in Find what if a stream selection more than 1024 characters. (Fix #12603)
16. Fix wrong value set in Preferences->Performance->“Define Large File Size”.(Fix #13280)
17. Fix untitled document number jumping or repeated problem. (Fix #8677, #11704, #13194)
18. Fix dock-able panels not restoring for mono instances when Notepad++ is in the tray. (Fix #9454)
19. Fix panels not restored from systemtray with “Edit with Notepad++” in admin mode. (Fix #13041)
20. Fix hit text in search results not being scrolled in the view issue. (Fix #13129)
21. Add new notification NPPN_EXTERNALLEXERBUFFER for lexer plugin with buffer ID when a new lexer is applied to the buffer in question. (Fix #12351)
22. Fix Synch H/V Scrolling commands not sync with 2 views. (Fix #5250, #13071)
23. Add several GUI enhancement. (Fix #11695, #13176, #13187, #13162)
24. Make several GUI items translatable. (Fix #13175, #8020, #8858, #13088, #8927, #10876, #9343, #8004)

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/24213/notepad-v8-5-is-released

Notepad++ v8.4.9 bug-fixes and new features:​

1. Fix saving 4GB+ files file size cutting off issue. (Fix #12526)
2. Fix v8.4.8 hanging while opening some Pascal files. (Fix #12822)
3. Add JSON5 support, only JSONC currently (with js comment supported). (Fix #11676, #11713)
4. Add configuration for panels to ignore ‘-nosession’. (Fix #9710)
5. Fix Notepad Replacement display ‘Cannot open file “ “’ regression in v8.4.8. (Fix #12775)
6. Fix Notpad++ hangs while deleting search results results. (Fix #12555)
7. Fix XML tag-matching not be case-sensitive. (Fix #10011)
8. Add support selection for “EOL to Space” commands, “TAB and Space conversion” commands & trim operations.(Fix #12720, #12745, #12702, #12602, #12658)
9. Improve Pascal/Delphi function list performance. (Fix #12693, #12687, #12808)
10. Fix exclude functions in comment zones in C++, PHP, JavaScript and Pascal. (Fix #12759)
11. Use stable sort algorithm instead of standard sort one. (Fix #12678)
12. Fix doc switcher not using alternate icon sets. (Fix #12242)
13. Enhance dark mode. (Fix #12713, #12737)
14. Fix hand cursor on URL too small display under high DPI issue. (Fix #12772)
15. Fix docking GUI regression for plugin in light mode. (Fix #12007)
16. Fix cannot undo “Block Uncomment” & “Insert Date/Time” commands in one shot. (Fix #12830, #12831)
17. Fix sub-menu folder display mess in non-western languages under Macro/Run menu. (Fix #12670)

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/24081/notepad-v8-4-9-release

Notepad++ v8.4.8 bug-fixes and new features:​

1. Update to Scintilla 5.3.2 and Lexilla 5.2.1. (implement #12624)
2. Dark mode: Add “Follow Windows dark/light mode” feature, and toolbar, tabbar and theme choices are remembered for 2 modes separately. (Fix #9183, #9992, #10153, #10239, #10544, #11867, #10644)
3. Fix inconsistencies at OS-forced Notepad++ v8.4.8 exit. (Fix #12541)
4. Make tab context menu customizable. (Fix #12170)
5. Make Macro & Run menu organizable with submenu by modifying shortcuts.xml. (Fix #5349, implement #12617)
6. Fix crash on Win32 Namespace prefixed file name. (Fix #12453)
7. Fix delimiter selection crash issue. (Fix #12384)
8. Improve performance for the “Remove Empty Lines” command. (Fix #12462, implement #12544)
9. Fix theme not working in cloud mode and portable mode issue. (Fix #6092, #10801, #12296)
10. Fix autocomplete/calltip colors not applied when changing themes. (Fix #12514)
11. Add dark autocompletion icons for dark themes. (Fix #12549)
12. Fix search result not applying new theme. (Fix #12588)
13. Fix sorting failure in zero-length column mode selection. (Fix #12299)
14. Fix Default Language not working for the 1st empty file with empty session. (Fix #12586)
15. Enhance “Go to settings” in Style Configurator. (Implement #12650, #12634)
16. Fix themes’ inconsistent behaviour. (Fix #12642, #12508)
17. Fix incorrect plugin architecture reports partially. (Fix partially #12565)
18. Enhance Properties file: add/improve the syntax folding/highlighting. (Implementation)
19. Add vertical scroll bar on all combobox in Find Replace dialog. (Fix #12459)
20. Function List: Add Pascal/Delphi & NppExec plugin’s scripting, enhance SQL. (Fix #3664, #12517, implemnt #12625)
21. Autocompletion: add PowerShell, fix some entries in PHP, update for Lua. (Fix #12492, implement #12641, #12657)
22. Update CPP & PowerShell keywords. (Fix #11936, #5004)
23. Fix the tab context menu reload command’s state not synchronized. (Fix #12579)

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/23938/notepad-v8-4-8-release

Notepad++ v8.4.7 bug-fixes and new features:​

1. Fix empty session issue due to forced Windows update restart. (Fix #9850, #12389, #5737, #4148, #2730… and much more)
2. Fix printing with extra background colors issue due to Change History. (Fix #12281)
3. Update to scintilla 5.3.1 and lexilla 5.2.0. (Implement #12327)
4. Updated nlohmann json to 3.11.2 and boost to 1.80.0. (Implement #12271, #12273)
5. Make large file restriction configurable. (Fix #11389, #12260, #11670)
6. Optimize open/save large files time. ( Commit)
7. Remember Column Editor settings through the sessions. (Implement #12386)
8. Fix plugin admin search issue. (Fix #12375)
9. Installer enhancement: prevent arm64 installer from installing on non ARM64 system. (Fix #12320)
10. Installer enhancement: remember “Don’t use_%APPDATA%” option. (Fix #12202)
11. Add new API NPPM_GETBOOKMARKID for getting bookmark ID. (Fix Commit)
12. Enhance “Go To” dialog: update line/position data dynamically. (Fix #12284)
13. Fix lines hiding issue. (Fix #12184, #8149)
14. Fix language detected from content not applied if default language is set. (Fix #11504)
15. Fix long filters get truncated in Find in Files feature. (Fix #12041)
16. Add ESC Key for aborting “Move to Recycle Bin” confirmation prompt. (Fix #12117)

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/23724/notepad-v8-4-7-release

Notepad++ v8.4.6 bug/regression-fixes and new features:​

1. Add Change History markers for document saved/unsaved/undone modification. (Fix #12164, #12046)
2. Add setting tab color ability. (Fix #2271)
3. Update to Scintilla 5.3.0 and Lexilla 5.1.9 (Implement #12045)
4. Fix “Never” button not showing on Updater dialog regression. (Implement 9c86a33)
5. Fix a printing selection regression. (Fix #11826, #12033, #11638)
6. Revamp tab context menu: make it less cluttered by adding sub-menu. (Fix #12147)
7. Fix a security vulnerability. (Fix #12113)
8. Add dark mode support to Choose Color dialog. (Fix #12148)
9. Add a page (tab) for incompatible (unloaded) plugins in Plugin Admin. (Fix #12069)
10. Add Plugin list repository link and its version in PluginAdmin dialog.
11. Fix horizontal bar showing issue while resizing document list’s height. (Fix #12191)
12. Fix NPPN_DARKMODECHANGED wrong return value to plugins. (Fix #12144).

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/23541/notepad-v8-4-6-release

Notepad++ v8.4.5 crash-fixes, bug-fixes & new featurs:​

1. Add reduce mode in Find/Replace dialog. (Implement #11780)
2. Update to Scintilla 5.2.4 and Lexilla 5.1.8. (Implement #12022)
3. Enhance very long line’s performance. (Fix #11942)
4. Fix crash on Wine. (Fix #11941)
5. Fix Notepad++ crash due to calling NPPM_GETLANGUAGENAME with -1 (WPARAM). (Fix #12009)
6. Improve performance for “Find in Files” and ““Find all in…”. (Fix #11878)
7. Add option to turn off selecting text when Field dialog is invoked. (Implement #11988)
8. Fix drag n drop documents crash between 2 instances. (Fix #11976)
9. Fix erasing part of content make hanging issue. (Fix #10193)
10. Add an option for hiding the ＋ ▼ ✕ from the menu bar. (Implement #11945)
11. Add cycling function hints ability by ALT-UP/DOWN shortcuts. (Implement #11950)
12. Add carret block after option. (Implement #11944)
13. Fix detected language not being applied if Default languge is set in Document settings. (Fix #11504)
14. Fix dark mode visual glichy in explorer panel under Windows 8.1. (Fix #11898)

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/23450/notepad-v8-4-5-release

Notepad++ v8.4.4 crash/regression-fixes & new enhancement:​

1. Fix Find in Files crash & syntax highlighting regression. (Fix #11910, #11883 & #11920)
2. Add shortcuts toward the settings of preferences dialog into Styler Configurator. (Implement #11890)

Notepad++ v8.4.3 crash/regression-fixes, bug-fixes & new enhancement:​

1. Add an option which allows to show only 1 entry per found line in search result. (Fix #2481, #1499, #5547, #2987, #4525, #3224)
2. Make EOL (CRLF) display customizable (via Editing section of Preferences dialog). (Fix #11413)
3. Add 2 more shortcuts “plus” (new file) and “arrow” (drop down list of opened files) buttons on menu bar. (Fix #11229)
4. Update Lexilla to 5.1.7 & Scintilla to 5.2.3 and use new API for large files. (Implement #11734)
5. Fix Find in files performance regression since updating Scintilla 5. (Fix #11814)
6. Add dark mode support for plugins - support dark mode for plugins with docking GUI. (Fix #11710, implement #11767)
7. Fix a crash issue due to opening an empty .NFO file. (Fix #11820)
8. Fix language fonts regression in Style Configurator (make font definition possible again). (Fix #11786)
9. Add NPPM_CREATELEXER message for plugins to instantiate lexers. (Fix #11789)
10. Enhance dark mode (edge colors). (Fix #11207, #11376)
11. Fix “CMD Here” command open Explorer issue. (Fix #11818)
12. Fix crash issue of “Style Configurator…” command if “stylers.xml” is absent. (Fix #11812)
13. Fix Selected text changes color issue when editor window loses focus. (Fix #11743)
14. Skip save all warning dialog if only current editing file is dirty. (Fix #10995)
15. Fix a small regression in DebugInfo dialog. (Fix #11752)

Notepad++ v8.4.2 crash-fixes, bug-fixes & new enhancement:​

1. Fix crash on “Copy Binary Content” command without selection on edit zone. (Fix #11639, #11671)
2. Fix crashes by re-invoking with command line argument “-udl”. (Fix #11633)
3. Make toolbar icons customizable. (Fix #9913)
4. Make fold/unfold current level commands toggleable. (Fix #11529, #9196)
5. Add command line argument for plugin, a related notification and an API. (Fix #11576)
6. Fix horizontal scrolling with scroll wheel on Logitech MX issue. (Fix #10490)
7. Enhance dark mode. (Fix #11642, #11693, #11683, #11530, #10159)
8. Add encoding context menu via right/double click on status bar. (Fix #9998, #400, #756)
9. Add gui4cli keywords and fix its style IDs in stylers.model.xml.
10. Display installed plugin versions in Debug Info dialog. (Fix #11284)

Notepad++ v8.4.1 regression-fixes, bug-fixes new enhancement:​

1. Fix HTML syntax highlighting in PHP files regression. (Fix #11585, #11602)
2. Fix “Reload from disk” loosing syntax highlighting regression. (Fix #11606)
3. Fix unfocused selected text background color changed regression. (Fix #11595)
4. Update Scintilla from 5.2.1 to 5.2.2 and Lexilla from 5.1.5 to 5.1.6. (Implement #11537)
5. Fix multi-part keyword in prefix mode freezes Notepad++ in UDL. (Fix #11434)
6. Add several dark mode enhancement. (Fix #11574, #11622, #10054, #11546, #11544)
7. Add DarkMode usage detection support for plugins. (Implement #11546)
8. Add “Framed current line” option beside of “Highlight current line background”. (Implement #11501)
9. Add file monitoring command line argument [-monitor]. (Implement #10562)
10. File Dialog enhancement. (Fix #11630, #11517)
11. Add a new format argument/option “ADD_ZERO_PADDING” to NPPM_GETNPPVERSION. (Implement #11535)
12. Restore auto-completion & calltip default fg/bg colors when no theme is applied. (Fix #11637)
13. Sort “Search result” to the bottom in language list of Style Configurator. (Fix #11337)