Hi there

Martin Kaymer Blake · Nov 20, 2016, 10:14 PM

Hi there

How do I use notepad ++ to compare 2 or more files and highlight or get an output of difference between these files?

Many thanks in anticipation.

Scott Sumner · Nov 20, 2016, 11:29 PM

@Martin-Kaymer-Blake

Sounds like a perfect task for the Compare plug-in.

Saad Muhammad · Nov 21, 2016, 9:22 AM

@Martin-Kaymer-Blake said:

How do I use notepad ++ to compare 2 or more files and highlight or get an output of difference between these files?

Install notepad++ on your PC and follow the instructions below:
STEP 1- Go to files and then open the files you want to compare.
STEP 2- Go to plugin > plugin manager > show plugin manager > available > compare.
STEP 3- After that, both files you wanted to compare will be shown side by side on your screen and you will see the difference highlighted.

Tips: You can also use Winmerge software to compare two text files.