Good code editors generally all share some common features such as syntax highlighting, tabs for editing multiple files, automatic tabbing to keep the same indentation level, and of course auto-completion. Notepad++ is a well known code editor that’s lightweight and extendable. Many people don’t realize, though, how to turn on auto-completion for this editor and ask me how I do it.
This is the reason I’m writing this tiny little article: especially on Youtube, I’m constantly being asked what plugin I’m using for JavaScript auto-completion in my videos. Well, the cool thing is that you don’t need a plugin at all. On the main menu go to Settings->Preferences. Then head on over to the Backup/Auto-Completion tab. Check the box labeled “Enable auto-completion on each input” and select the “Word completion” option.
That’s it! I know it’s nice that it’s really short and simple to enable this, but I also know that it sucks that this is such a short tutorial. Don’t worry. Next week we ought to be back to our regularly scheduled JavaScript tutorials. If you’re looking for a great gift for a JavaScript coding friend or family member, you could always help support this blog by purchasing one of the books I mention in the sidebar. Thanks, God bless and happy coding!
