How to Compare Two Files in Notepad++

 

How to Compare Two Files in Notepad++

The compare plugin assumes that you want to compare an old version of your work versus the new version. Open any two files (A, B) in Notepad++, which you want to compare. File B (new) gets compared to File A (old).

Then, navigate to Plugins > Compare Menu > Compare.

It shows the difference/comparison side by side, as shown in the screenshot. You can set any open file as the default. Simply click Compare > Set as First to Compare. Choose this selected file to compare it with other ones in whatever mode you decide.

 

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