[SOLVED] How To Compare Two Files In Notepad++ v7.8.1 Or Higher – Check My Cool Secret!

In this post I will show you how to compare two files in Notepad++. In the latest versions of the tool (such as v7.8.1 or higher), installing the Compare plugin is extremely simple and quick.

What Is Notepad++?

Notepad++ is a free and open-source text editor for Windows. The project was started in September 2003 by Don Ho. Notepad++ supports various languages, has a wide range of features and plugins, and is highly customizable.

Notepad++ is a great choice for a text editor for a variety of reasons. It’s free and open-source, it has a wide range of features, it’s highly customizable, and it supports a variety of languages.

If you’re looking for a text editor that can do it all, Notepad++ is definitely worth checking out. In the below headings you will find the information how compare 2 files in Notepad++?

Compare Two Files In Notepad++

A few back versions comparing files in Notepad++ was possible after downloading and installing the Compare plugin or installing it directly through Plugin Manager. In the latest versions of the tool, you no longer have to download Compare manually, and Plugin Manager has evolved into Plugins Admin.

Install The Compare Plugin (Notepad ++ Compare)

The first thing which we have to do is to install Compare plugin to our Notepad++ instance. To do this use the following list of steps:

1.In the menu bar select Plugins -> Plugins Admin…

2. In the Search field, insert Compare. The automatically searched plugin will be found in the list. Select it by clicking on Checkbox and then select Install

3. Notepad++ will ask for permission to restart the tool, click Yes

Ready! So far, we have installed the missing plugin. The installation was successful and we can proceed to the next step. Let’s see if everything works.

Plugin Test – Notepad++ Compare 2 Files

No take a look at the following screenshot, which presents where you can find previously installed Compare plugin.

1. If you have two open files in Notepad++, select Plugins -> Compare -> Compare, or Crtl+Alt+C shortcut.

2. You should see the result of comparing your files. For me it looks like this:

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