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    • Sohang ChopraS
      Sohang Chopra
      last edited by

      I’m using Windows 11 and have two workspaces, A and B. I have Notepad++ open in workspace A with multiple tabs for different files. When I switch to workspace B and right-click a file to select ‘Edit with Notepad++’, it opens the file in a new tab in the existing Notepad++ window in workspace A, causing the workspace to switch back to A.

      What I want is for a new Notepad++ window to open in workspace B when I select ‘Edit with Notepad++’ on a file, while still keeping the existing Notepad++ window with its tabs in workspace A. Is there a way to achieve this behavior?

      PS: Here’s my Notepad++ debug info, in case it’s useful:

      Notepad++ v8.5.3   (64-bit)
      Build time : May 15 2023 - 06:09:36
      Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
      Command Line : 
      Admin mode : OFF
      Local Conf mode : OFF
      Cloud Config : OFF
      OS Name : Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
      OS Version : 22H2
      OS Build : 22621.1848
      Current ANSI codepage : 1252
      Plugins : 
          Explorer (1.9.5)
          mimeTools (2.9)
          NppConverter (4.5)
          NppExport (0.4)
      
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      • wonkawillyW
        wonkawilly
        last edited by

        Probably you need to play a bit with
        Menu Settings > Preferences > Multi-Instance & Date > Multi-instance settings
        and see the option that best fits your needs.

        Screenshot follows:

        47e4f287-5320-464d-b73e-2c2592a08b44-image.png

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