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How to set the default language in Notepad++
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I mostly use Notepad++ for dealing with XML files. It would be good if Notepad++ parsed and colorized my files based on the XML language when I open the files. Instead, I have to open the file, pick XML from the Languages menu. Is there a way to tell Notepad++ that XML is the default language and t…
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In Notepad++ open the Preferences dialog box by clicking on -> click on the tab and change the to . EDIT: Just saw that you wanted it to apply to .config files as well. This can be done but you'll need to do it for every extension you want to overri…
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