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If my original (set as first compare) IS the older file, and a line from the older has been removed from the newer, it shows the removed line in the older file as Green and + I noticed that regardless of which file I select, the colors and symbols used stay the same. When I set the “Set as first compare” and select one of the two files I have up for comparison, I noticed that it marks that files as ""Old to Compare.Īs such, I therefore usually use the older/original version of a file as this first step. I just started using this, so this might be a product of my learning curve.

But this method (answer) is still valid for adding plugins manually for almost any Notepad++ plugins.ĭisclaimer: the link of this guideline refer to my personal web site.I am using the latest version of the Compare plugin, along with Notepad++ version 8.1.2 (32bit). Thanks to with this update: Notepad++ Now has " Plugin Admin" as a replacement for the old Plugin Manager. dll fileģ2bit: %programfiles(x86)%\Notepad++\plugins It is also possible to drag and drop the plugin.

The plugin should appear under Plugins menu.

Import plugin from the temporary folder.

Unzip Compare-plugin in temporary folder.

Press F1 to find out if your Notepad++ is 64bit or 32bit (86x), hence you need to download the correct plugin version.

Start your Notepad++ as administrator mode.

So Keep in mind, if you use 64 bit version of Notepad++, you should also use 64 bit version of plugin, and the same valid for 32bit. And YES it matters if you use 64bit or 32bit (86x). You have to download and install plugins manually. Notepad++ 7.5 and newer versions does not have plugin manager. I use Compare plugin 2 for notepad++ 7.5 and newer versions.

for Notepad++ 7.7 and above use Compare v2.0.0 for Notepad++ 7.7, if you need to install manually follow the description below, otherwise use " Plugin Admin".

for Notepad++ 7.5 and above use Compare v2.0.0.