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How can I make notepad++ display the tab stops as specified in the language settings?

The vertical lines shown in notepad++ every 4 spaces, when I select python as the language they change to every 8 spaces, the tab ley actually inserts 4 spaces but the vertical lines do not show every ...
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How does Notepad++ understands "last used directory" term?

For the term of "last used directory" in Notepad++ I have these questions: What is the exact meaning of in? Exactly which directory will be taken as that each time? When exactly Notepad++ ...
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Setting default language to 'JavaScript' doesn't actually set it

I'm using Notepad++ v7.5.8 (64 bit) on Windows 10. I set my default language to Batch. After creating a new doc, typing some code and hitting save - it'll automatically select *.bat as the file type....
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Is it possible to configure the browser for links in Notepad++?

In recent versions of Notepad++, the user can enable double-clicking on HTTP and HTTPS links to open them in a browser. By default, it opens them in the operating system's default browser. Is it ...
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cannot chose any application in "Open With" for Windows 10

I usually use NotePad++ as my default text editor. I am using Windows 10, and for example I like to set .config files to open using NotePad++. Usually, in other version of windows you would click on ...
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Default save extension is "Normal Text" but Notepad++ is saving without an extension

When I try to save a file, the default extension is All types (*.*). It basically saves it without an extension, for example, just new 1 instead of new 1.txt. “Default language” option in Settings → ...
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Notepad++ doesn't apply my custom word style

I want to add keywords for system methods/commands like console, document, Math , ... Notepad recognizes the keywords, but doesn't format it with the colors... stylers.xml <LexerType name="...
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Make style changes in notepad++ permanent

When I select a theme and make changes to the font name and font size, they always default back to original settings whenever I reopen notepad++. Is there a way of making font name and size changes to ...
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Define only certain files to be opened with certain software

I have some .php files, Some of them i want to be opened automatically by notepad++, So i go to properties then change the open with value, The problem is that all my .php files is now automatically ...
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notepad++: How to reset all the setting to default ones?

I change settings a lot. Now, I think I've played with Notepad++ too much. Now how can I reset the settings ? btw, I don't want to uninstall, then install again. that's not so "superuser"-ish, right?
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