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How can I view two files side by side in Notepad++?

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Mar 15, 2026610949 views
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I would like to split the Notepad++ window so that I can edit two files side by side. How can I do this in Notepad++?

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Fix for: How can I view two files side by side in Notepad++?

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In Notepad++ 5.7 you can right-click on a tab and select "Move to Other View". You can also select "Clone to Other View" if you want to have the same file open more than once and see different parts of it. You can right-click the divider line and rotate the views to be either side-by-side or top-and-bottom.

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