What is PSPad?

PSPad

PSPad is a handy tool for anyone working with different programming languages. If you've ever juggled multiple editors to write, compile, and build your code, you'll appreciate what this software brings to the table. While it might not have every premium feature out there, it's free and offers some really solid text and code editing tools all in one place.

Multi-language Support

The best part about PSPad is that it's designed to work with a bunch of common programming languages. Whether you're coding in MS VB Script, C++, CSS, Fortran, HTML, or Java, you can do everything from this single app without switching around.

Inbuilt Templates and Syntax Help

This tool comes packed with built-in templates that help support various programming languages. This is super useful when you're writing code because it helps ensure you stick to the correct syntax. And if you forget a function name or how it should look, just hit Ctrl + Spacebar! You'll get a list of possible functions that you can use.

Efficiency Features

One of the coolest features of PSPad is its auto-completion option. It can finish writing a whole function for you once you've typed just a few letters! This is great if your memory isn't perfect on every function's full syntax.

Line Manipulation Tools

You'll also find line manipulation tools in PSPad that help realign and reuse your code or text easily. Sure, copy-paste works for simple tasks, but when you're dealing with longer codes, these advanced functions really shine!

Spell Check and Dictionary Support

No one likes spelling errors in their code! PSPad includes spell check functionality too. But remember - you'll need to download the official language dictionary from the website for the auto-correct feature to work effectively.

Built-in Browser and Search Functionality

If you're someone who often searches for things online while coding, you'll love that PSPad lets you perform Google searches right from within the editor itself! Plus, there's an internal browser so you can view HTML pages without having to open another window.

If you're ready to dive into using PSPad, you'll find it's part of several download collections including HEX Editor, Open XML Editor, CSS Editor, and View XML Editor. So jump in and make coding easier!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!