How to compare txt files in notepad

Steps to use Notepadd to compare two TXT files: 1. Open the file and install the "Compare" plug-in; 2. Select "Compare" in the "Plug-in" menu; 3. Compare the files and analyze the difference results; 4 . The highlight color can be customized; 5. The comparison results can be saved as a new file.

How to use Notepad to compare two TXT files

Step 1: Open Notepad and load the file

• Open the Notepad application.
• Click the File menu and select Open.
• Use a file browser to locate the two TXT files you want to compare.
• Select both files and click Open.

Step 2: Use the plug-in to compare files

• Make sure the "Compare" plug-in is installed in Notepad.
• If it is not installed, click the Plug-ins menu and select Plug-in Manager.
• In "Plug-in Manager", search for "Compare" and select "Checkbox".
• Click "Install".

Step 3: Compare files

• To compare files, click the "Plugins" menu and select "Compare" > "Compare ( Alt D)".
• In the "Compare" dialog box, verify that both TXT files have been loaded.
• Click the "Compare" button.

Step 4: Analyze the comparison results

• The comparison results will be displayed in a new Notepad window.

• Differences will be highlighted in color, by default:

  • Identical lines appear in white
  • Added lines appear in green
  • Deleted lines are shown in red
  • Modified lines are shown in yellow
• You can customize the highlighting in the Options of the Compare menu s color.

Step 5: Save the comparison results (optional)

• If necessary, you can save the comparison results as a new TXT file.
• Click the File menu and select Save As.
• Under "Save as type", select "Text File".
• Enter the file name and save location.
• Click "Save".

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