Solved Notepad++

Notepad++ v8.6.4 release
Released February 18, 2024


In Notepad++ version 8.6.3, a regression was identified and subsequently fixed. When two documents are displayed side by side, clicking into the unfocused content no longer activates it as the current document. This regression has been resolved in version 8.6.4. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Notepad++ v8.6.4 regression-fix:
Fix regression that the view cannot be activated by mouse clicking. (Fix regression)

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:

Notepad++ v8.6.5 released
Released March 30, 2024


To address a performance issue of “Replace All” in previous version 8.6.4, Notepad++ no longer triggers SCN_MODIFIED and other Scintilla notifications during the “Replace All” action. Consequently, some plugins that rely on Scintilla’s notifications may malfunction after a “Replace All” operation. To rectify this regression, a new notification called NPPN_GLOBALMODIFIED has been implemented in Notepad++ v8.6.5. Plugin developers should monitor NPPN_GLOBALMODIFIED alongside SCN_MODIFIED, if SCN_MODIFIED is already monitored in the plugin. For additional information about NPPN_GLOBALMODIFIED, please refer to this link: New NPPN_GLOBALMODIFIED notification

The session loss problem and the data loss due to the power outages issue are also addressed in this release.

Notepad++ v8.6.5 bug-fixes & enhancements:​

1. Fix “Replace All” action not notifying plugins of modification regression by adding NPPN_GLOBALMODIFIED. (Fix #14767, see NPPN_GLOBALMODIFIED how to)
2. Fix plugins not receiving some Scintilla notification types regression. (Fix issue)
3. Fix Shortcut Mapper pontential crash problem. (Implement #14880)
4. Fix period backup pontential crash due to the dead lock. (Fix #14906)
5. Fix NUL characters file corruption after power outrages. (Fix #6133, implement #14860)
6. Remedy losing session problem after the power outrages. (Fix #14781, implement #14858)
7. Fix URLs are not detected after a “Replace All” regression. (Fix #14864)
8. Notify user while saving failure due to hardware problem. (Implement #14842)
9. Update to scintilla 5.4.3 (from 5.4.1) & Lexilla 5.3.1. (Implement #14834)
10. Support template literal (template strings) in JavaScript & make `back-quoted strings` more readable. (Fix #3822)
11. Add support for Change History in the text, besides in the margin. Also, make Change History color configurable. (Fix #12321, #13915, Implement #14838)
12. Fix NPPM_RELOADFILE API return wrong result issue. (Fix issue)
13. Enhance Shortcut Mapper filter to find the command items more easily. (Fix #14743)
14. Prevent typing control characters into document & make it optional. (Fix #13279)
15. Fix possible no-GUI state when using systray. (Fix #14777)
16. Make context menu popup location at current text position when invoked via keyboard. (Fix #14727)
17. Fix Notepad++ blocked when closed minimized or from systray. (Fix #14718)
18. Fix Mouse Wheel Scrolling in Shortcut Mapper & reduce also the memory use. (Fix #14895)
19. Fix Python wrong decorator attribute colors & add “ATTRIBUTE” color in styles.xml.model. (Fix #5894)

If you find any regression or critical bug, please report here:
Notepad++ release 8.6.5