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KWrite, alternative Linux à Windows Notepad

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KWrite is a capable replacement for Windows Notepad if you're comfortable with KDE and want more features. It handles plain text quickly and supports UTF-8 and common encodings reliably. The interface is simple but offers advanced options you can ignore. It launches fast enough for quick edits, though heavier than Notepad due to KDE dependencies. If you value syntax highlighting, search with regex, or vi mode, KWrite is excellent. But if you want absolute minimalism, something like Mousepad or gedit might suit better.

Couverture fonctionnelle85%
Licence
LGPL-2.1+
Prix
Gratuit
Dernière version
26.04.3 (2 juillet 2026)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil

  • Edits plain text files efficiently
  • Supports UTF-8 and common text encodings
  • Fast enough for quick editing tasks
  • Simple menu layout with minimal learning curve
  • Integrates with system clipboard for copy-paste

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  • Includes syntax highlighting, which Notepad lacks
  • Offers vi mode and auto-indentation—useful but unnecessary for basic text
  • Supports plugins and advanced search (regex), going beyond Notepad's scope
  • Requires KDE libraries, making it heavier than minimal editors
  • Line numbering and folding not present in classic Notepad

Ouvrir vos fichiers Windows Notepad

KWrite opens and saves files created by Windows Notepad without issues. It correctly handles DOS line endings (CRLF) and detects them automatically. Files encoded in UTF-8, ANSI, and common Windows code pages like CP1252 are supported. You can edit and resave files without altering formatting unless you choose to. No compatibility problems are known when sharing .txt files between Notepad and KWrite.

Passer de Windows Notepad à KWrite, étape par étape

  1. Install KWrite via your package manager or Flatpak
  2. Open a .txt file from Windows Notepad to test
  3. Check encoding settings if text appears garbled
  4. Use 'Configure KWrite' to disable syntax highlighting if desired
  5. Set KWrite as default for .txt files in your file manager

Fonctionnalités clés de KWrite

  • Coloration syntaxique pour de nombreux langages
  • Saisie semi-automatique et retrait automatique
  • Numéros de ligne et pliage de code
  • Mode vi pour une édition modale
  • Prise en charge des plugins via le framework KDE
  • Recherche et remplacement avec expressions régulières
  • Thèmes de couleurs et polices personnalisables
  • Intégration avec les boîtes de dialogue de fichiers de KDE

Installer KWrite sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.kde.kwrite

Questions fréquentes

Does KWrite run outside KDE?

Yes, but it pulls in KDE libraries. It works on GNOME or Xfce, but feels more at home in KDE.

Can I disable advanced features to make it more like Notepad?

Yes. Turn off syntax highlighting, line numbers, and auto-indent in settings for a simpler view.

Is KWrite as lightweight as Notepad?

No. It's heavier due to KDE dependencies, but still fast for everyday editing.

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