Code Folding

When it comes to working with Notepad3, knowing the right set of keyboard shortcuts and mouse commands can greatly enhance your user experience and productivity. These intuitive tools enable swift and efficient navigation through documents, making tasks such as folding/unfolding sections and jumping between fold points a breeze. In this article, we’re going to explore a variety of keyboard shortcuts and mouse commands specifically designed for the Notepad3 software program.

Keyboard shortcuts

  • Ctrl+Alt+F – Folds/unfolds all fold points in the document (also available as a toolbar command)
  • Alt++ – Jumps to the next visible fold point in the document
  • Alt+ – Jumps to the previous visible fold point in the document
  • Alt+ – Folds the fold point located on the current line
  • Alt+ – Unfolds the fold point located on the current line

Mouse commands within the fold margin

  • Click (on a fold point) – Folds/unfolds the clicked fold point
  • Ctrl+Click (on a fold point) – Folds/unfolds the clicked fold point and all descendant fold points (all fold points within that fold section)
  • Shift+Click (on a fold point) – Folds/unfolds the clicked fold point and all sibling fold points (all fold points located on the same level as the clicked fold point within the same parent fold section, if applicable)
  • Ctrl+Shift+Click (on a fold point) – Folds/unfolds the clicked fold point, all sibling fold points, and all of their descendants
  • Double-Click (within a fold section, but not on a fold point) – Folds/unfolds the parent fold point; the Ctrl and/or Shift modifiers can be used as well.

Mastering the Notepad3 keyboard shortcuts and mouse commands we’ve outlined in this article can significantly transform your text editing workflow. These shortcuts are indispensable tools. Harness their power to optimize your productivity and make the most of Notepad3. As always, the secret to efficient work lies in the mastery of these seemingly small but incredibly powerful efficiencies.

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