How can I show columns number in Notepad++?

Question

in Notepad++ can I show also the columns number (where a column is a single written character) as I do for the rows number?

Tnx

Indwell

Well you have first to define what do you consider a column in n++ – Stepup

@Stepup a column for me is a single character – Indwell

Checkout this discussion: sourceforge.net/p/notepad-plus/discussion/331754/thread/… – Bahner

Answer 1

Notepad++ already has the required feature. There's no need for any extension or plugin. Look for the information presented in the bar at the bottom of Notepad++ window.

The image shows my cursor is at Line:1 and Col:70

Lotson

Answer 2

Check out the ColumnTools plugin. It has a ruler and a vertical bar option to aid working on the columns.

Through the plugins menu or https://github.com/VinsWorldcom/nppColumnTools

Meraree

Answer 3

You can use a plugin called TextFX .

Pulmonic

Answer 4

You can use a plugin called TextFX.

And before making a column :

1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8 -- insert this 
data1|data2|data3|data4 

then using textFX to make a column.

Lanai

Answer 5

Beware special characters : col and pos may differ. 3 screenshots of NotePad++, showing the difference between Col and Pos

Homburg