What is AkelPad?
AkelPad is a free and open-source text editor for Microsoft Windows. It supports a large number of languages, including syntax highlighting for over 50 programming, scripting and markup languages. Some of its key features are:
- Modular interface allowing for extensive customization and extensibility
- Support for Unicode and non-Unicode encodings
- Tabs and panels to edit multiple documents
- Pluggable autocomplete system
- Extensive macro abilities
- Regular expression find/replace
- Remembers caret position, bookmarks between sessions
- Portable version available
AkelPad has a clean, customizable interface and supports many languages and encodings for software/web development and general-purpose text editing. Its modular design means it can be easily extended with plugins and tailored to specific needs. While beginner-friendly, AkelPad also appeals to advanced users due to its extensive configuration options and productivity features like macro recording, code snippets and split window editing.