If you like Notepad++ on Windows and Mac OS, you’ll like Notepadqq for Linux systems, including Ubuntu 16.04 / 17.04 | 17.10 and 18.04 when released.
Notepadqq is a simple yet powerful code and text editor supporting over 100 languages. Like Notepad++, this open-source editor is designed by developers for developers and supports multiple themes.
You’ll find your favorite color scheme if you like a dark or light theme. Install this tool if you want a Linux alternative to Notepad++ for Ubuntu.
This brief tutorial will show students and new users how to install Notepadqq on Ubuntu 16.04 / 17.10 and 18.04, with its release in April of the year.
Add Notepadqq PPA Repository
Before installing Notepadqq, you’ll want to add its PPA repository on Ubuntu. To do that, run the commands below.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:notepadqq-team/notepadqq sudo apt update
You will be prompted to accept and install the repository key when you run the commands above. Accept and continue
Install Notepadqq
Now that the repository is installed run the commands to install Notepadqq.
sudo apt update sudo apt install notepadqq
The commands below should install the tool on Ubuntu and be ready. First, go to Ubuntu Dash and search for Notepadqq, then select and launch it. And begin editing your codes.
Remove or Uninstall Notepadqq
If you no longer want to use this tool, you can run the commands below to remove it.
sudo apt purge notepadqq
Then run the commands below to remove its repository from Ubuntu
sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:notepadqq-team/notepadqq
Enjoy!
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