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AutoHotkey vs Notepad2

A side-by-side look at AutoHotkey and Notepad2. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey

Development

AutoHotkey is a free, open-source custom scripting language for Windows, initially aimed at providing easy keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys. It simplifies automation tasks such as macros, remapping keys, and application-specific scripts.

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Notepad2

Notepad2

Office & Productivity

Notepad2 is a fast and light-weight text editor for Windows. It is based on the Scintilla editing component and builds on the features of Notepad++. Notepad2 has syntax highlighting and folding, auto-completion, zoom in/out and macro support.

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