{"id":338,"date":"2025-06-24T12:18:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2025-07-08T11:53:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T06:23:01","slug":"format-html-in-notepad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/","title":{"rendered":"Format HTML in Notepad++"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>HTML is the backbone of web development, and writing clean, readable code is essential for efficiency and collaboration. While there are many sophisticated IDEs available, Notepad++ remains a favorite among beginners and professionals due to its lightweight design, extensive plugins, and easy customization. In this article, we will explore how to format HTML code effectively in Notepad++.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#Why_Use_Notepad_for_HTML\" title=\"Why Use Notepad++ for HTML?\">Why Use Notepad++ for HTML?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#Steps_to_Format_HTML_Code_in_Notepad\" title=\"Steps to Format HTML Code in Notepad++\">Steps to Format HTML Code in Notepad++<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#1_Installing_Notepad\" title=\"1. Installing Notepad++\">1. Installing Notepad++<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#2_Opening_an_HTML_File\" title=\"2. Opening an HTML File\">2. Opening an HTML File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#3_Using_the_Predefined_Formatting_Features\" title=\"3. Using the Predefined Formatting Features\">3. Using the Predefined Formatting Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#a_Using_the_Tidy_HTML_Plugin\" title=\"a) Using the Tidy HTML Plugin\">a) Using the Tidy HTML Plugin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#b_Using_XML_Tools_Plugin\" title=\"b) Using XML Tools Plugin\">b) Using XML Tools Plugin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#4_Manual_Formatting_for_HTML\" title=\"4. Manual Formatting for HTML\">4. Manual Formatting for HTML<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#5_Enabling_Auto-Completion_for_HTML\" title=\"5. Enabling Auto-Completion for HTML\">5. Enabling Auto-Completion for HTML<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#6_Using_External_Formatting_Tools\" title=\"6. Using External Formatting Tools\">6. Using External Formatting Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#1_Can_Notepad_automatically_format_HTML_code\" title=\"1. Can Notepad++ automatically format HTML code?\">1. Can Notepad++ automatically format HTML code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#2_How_do_I_indent_HTML_code_in_Notepad\" title=\"2. How do I indent HTML code in Notepad++?\">2. How do I indent HTML code in Notepad++?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#3_Is_Notepad_better_than_VS_Code_for_HTML_editing\" title=\"3. Is Notepad++ better than VS Code for HTML editing?\">3. Is Notepad++ better than VS Code for HTML editing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#4_What_are_some_alternatives_to_Notepad_for_HTML_formatting\" title=\"4. What are some alternatives to Notepad++ for HTML formatting?\">4. What are some alternatives to Notepad++ for HTML formatting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#5_How_do_I_enable_syntax_highlighting_in_Notepad\" title=\"5. How do I enable syntax highlighting in Notepad++?\">5. How do I enable syntax highlighting in Notepad++?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itvedant.com\/blog\/format-html-in-notepad\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_Notepad_for_HTML\"><\/span><strong>Why Use Notepad++ for HTML?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notepad++ is a free, open-source text editor that supports multiple programming languages, including HTML. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s an excellent choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lightweight and Fast<\/strong>: Unlike bulky IDEs, Notepad++ runs smoothly even on low-end computers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syntax Highlighting<\/strong>: Helps in reading and debugging HTML code efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-Completion<\/strong>: Speeds up coding by suggesting tags and attributes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plugin Support<\/strong>: Enhances functionality, including HTML formatting and validation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-Tab Editing<\/strong>: Enables working on multiple files simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Format_HTML_Code_in_Notepad\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Format HTML Code in Notepad++<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Installing_Notepad\"><\/span><strong>1. Installing Notepad++<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before formatting HTML, ensure you have Notepad++ installed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download Notepad++ from the<a href=\"https:\/\/notepad-plus-plus.org\/\"> official website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch Notepad++ after installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Opening_an_HTML_File\"><\/span><strong>2. Opening an HTML File<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start formatting HTML:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Notepad++.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>File > Open<\/strong>, then select your HTML file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, create a new file by selecting <strong>File > New<\/strong> and save it with a .html extension.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Using_the_Predefined_Formatting_Features\"><\/span><strong>3. Using the Predefined Formatting Features<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notepad++ does not have built-in auto-formatting for HTML, but you can use several methods to achieve a clean layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Using_the_Tidy_HTML_Plugin\"><\/span><strong>a) Using the Tidy HTML Plugin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HTML Tidy is a popular plugin that automatically formats and corrects HTML code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Plugins > Plugins Admin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>Tidy HTML<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select it and click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After installation, go to <strong>Plugins > Tidy<\/strong> and select <strong>Tidy HTML<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plugin will automatically format the code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Using_XML_Tools_Plugin\"><\/span><strong>b) Using XML Tools Plugin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another alternative is the XML Tools plugin, which can also beautify HTML code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Plugins Admin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>XML Tools<\/strong> and install it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once installed, go to <strong>Plugins > XML Tools > Pretty Print (XML only &#8211; with line breaks)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This will properly indent the HTML structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Manual_Formatting_for_HTML\"><\/span><strong>4. Manual Formatting for HTML<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer a hands-on approach, you can manually format HTML using the following techniques:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proper Indentation<\/strong>: Use the Tab key or spaces to structure nested elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistent Tag Closure<\/strong>: Ensure every opening tag has a corresponding closing tag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Lines for Blocks<\/strong>: Start new lines for elements like &lt;div>, &lt;section>, &lt;article>, and &lt;footer>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use of Comments<\/strong>: Add comments (&lt;!&#8211; comment &#8211;>) to improve readability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Enabling_Auto-Completion_for_HTML\"><\/span><strong>5. Enabling Auto-Completion for HTML<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To speed up coding, Notepad++ provides auto-completion for HTML.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings > Preferences > Auto-Completion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>Enable Auto-Completion on each input<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Function and Word Completion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Using_External_Formatting_Tools\"><\/span><strong>6. Using External Formatting Tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the built-in features of Notepad++ are not enough, you can use external formatting tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HTML Formatter Online<\/strong> \u2013 Paste your HTML and get formatted code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BeautifyTools<\/strong> \u2013 Online beautifier for HTML.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_Notepad_automatically_format_HTML_code\"><\/span><strong>1. Can Notepad++ automatically format HTML code?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not directly, but you can use plugins like Tidy HTML or XML Tools for automatic formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_do_I_indent_HTML_code_in_Notepad\"><\/span><strong>2. How do I indent HTML code in Notepad++?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Tab key manually, or use the XML Tools plugin to auto-indent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_Notepad_better_than_VS_Code_for_HTML_editing\"><\/span><strong>3. Is Notepad++ better than VS Code for HTML editing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notepad++ is lightweight and great for quick edits, while VS Code provides advanced features like live preview and extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_some_alternatives_to_Notepad_for_HTML_formatting\"><\/span><strong>4. What are some alternatives to Notepad++ for HTML formatting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatives include VS Code, Sublime Text, Atom, and Brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_do_I_enable_syntax_highlighting_in_Notepad\"><\/span><strong>5. How do I enable syntax highlighting in Notepad++?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is enabled by default. If not, go to <strong>Language &gt; HTML<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Formatting HTML in Notepad++ is easy with the right techniques and plugins. Whether you prefer manual indentation or automated tools, Notepad++ provides a simple yet effective environment for coding HTML. By following the steps in this guide, you can ensure your HTML code is well-structured, readable, and professional. Happy coding!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HTML is the backbone of web development, and writing clean, readable code is essential for efficiency and collaboration. 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