In Notepad++ How to Compare Two Files?

Open any two files (A, B) in Notepad++, which you want to compare. File B (new) gets compared to File A (old). Then, navigate to Plugins > Compare Menu > Compare. It shows the difference/comparison side by side, as shown in the screenshot.

How can I compare two text files for differences?

How to Compare Document Text Using Windows 10
  • In the search box on the toolbar type Word. ...
  • Select Word from the search options. ...
  • On the MS Word toolbar click Review. ...
  • In the Review menu, click Compare. ...
  • From the two options available, select Compare…

How do I compare two sets of files?

Click on the “Select Files or Folders” tab in the far left, to start a new comparison. Each comparison you run opens in a new tab. To start a new comparison, click on the “Select Files or Folders” tab in the far left, change the targets and click “Compare” again.

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