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Notepad++ vs VimFx

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

Notepad++

Notepad++

Development

Notepad++ is a free and open-source text editor for Windows. It supports syntax highlighting for over 100 programming languages and markup languages. Notepad++ is highly customizable with plugins and themes and includes features like multi-view editing, macro recording and code folding.

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VimFx

VimFx

Web Browsers

VimFx is a Firefox and Chrome extension that provides keyboard shortcuts and Vim-like commands for faster web browsing. It allows navigating pages, tabs, and form fields completely from the keyboard without having to use the mouse.

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