Material Theme for Notepad++

The most epic theme meets Notepad++. Inspired by Mattia Astorino's Material Theme for Sublime Text and Visual Studio Code.

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Getting started

To install this awesome theme follow the instructions given below.

Installation

1. Right Click HERE and select Save As to download the theme.
2. Go to %APPDATA%\Notepad++.
3. Open themes folder, create a new folder named themes if it doesn't exists.
4. Place downloaded .xml file inside the folder.
5. Restart Notepad++.
6. Open Settings->Style Configurator.
7. Select Material Theme from the theme drop-down box.
8. Click Save & Close

Getting the Font ^↑

The theme makes use of the following font:

• Source Code Pro: Get it HERE

Alternately, you can also use the font of your choice by changing it in the settings menu after selecting the theme

Settings -> Style Configurator -> Global override

Settings -> Style Configurator -> Default Style

Recommended settings for a better experience ^↑

For a better experience, using the following settings is recommended

• Darken inactive tabs : Enabled Settings -> Preferences -> General

• Draw a colored bar on active tab : Enabled Settings -> Preferences -> General

• Caret Width : 2 Settings -> Preferences -> Editing

• Folder Margin Style : Box tree Settings -> Preferences -> Editing

• Current line highlighting : Enabled Settings -> Preferences -> Editing

• Highlight Matching Tags : Disabled Settings -> Preferences -> Highlight Matching Tags

Other resources ^↑

• AppIcon: If you're bored of your default Notepad++ icon, you can try this sleek and modern one created by Piksely. (visit him HERE)

Download Icon

External Links ^↑

• Website: Check out the theme's landing page HERE

• Dribbble: Have a look at our Dribbble Shot HERE

• Medium: Read the article we wrote on Giving Notepad++ a modern makeover HERE

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