Notepad++ Unwanted syntax Highlighting for Markdown

Question

Following the latest update for NPP on Windows 10, my markdown is now highlighted like in the image below (I know it's Python code, that's not the point).

I want completely plain code for Markdown - just white on black. However I can't find an option to set this in the setting menu as Markdown doesn't appear as a language.

Please help. This has seriously messed with my workflow.

Hammerfest

Following the latest update … - did you mean version 7.7.1? Avoiding an update to 7.7.1 I tried to reproduce your problem with Notepad++ Version 7.7 - the problem did not appear! – Bounden

Answer 1

I have had identical issue and it turned out that I have installed user defined language that was not compatible with my current N++ style.

You can go to %APPDATA%\Notepad++\userDefineLangs and check whether you have some unwanted definitions there. You can also check it in Language menu - there is a big chance .md files opens with User-defined or some installed language.

Obviously, you can find and install user defined style that suits your N++ style and get something actually useful like I did (try https://github.com/Edditoria/markdown-plus-plus)

Hydroplane

Removing the file at %APPDATA%\Notepad++\userDefineLangs worked for me. I suppose I could have also edited it to look nicer, but it wasn't worth the extra work for me. – Reubenreuchlin

I think removing the file at %APPDATA%\Notepad++\userDefineLangs should be the accepted answer. For me the whole point of Markdown is to not have to think about formatting and styling etc. Please note my path was slightly different - I went to %APPDATA% and searched for Notepad++. I think in future the developers should make using plain styling for Markdown easier. – Hammerfest

Answer 2

Try going to the menu Language > and choose "Markdown (preinstalled)"

Bluejacket