Open Notepad++ in Different Workspace Without Switching

Sohang Chopra · Jul 10, 2023, 3:44 AM

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)

wonkawilly · Jul 10, 2023, 11:50 PM

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: