TextPad is a mature, Windows-native text editor used since 1992. It provides robust features for code and text editing, including syntax highlighting, macros, large-file handling, and customizable tool integration. It’s available as a 32-bit or 64-bit application and remains popular in enterprise and development environments.
Extremely fast and stable, especially with very large files
Lightweight, optimized interface suitable for enterprise environments
Highly customizable with macros, regex tools, and external integrations
One-time license cost; no subscription needed
No native Unicode or multi-platform support — Windows only
Absence of modern IDE features like Git integration, debugger, or multi-caret editing
Limited plugin ecosystem compared to newer editors
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