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by miked
Tue Apr 14, 2026 6:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: External tool which alters a file doesn't always give a prompt to reload it.
Replies: 1
Views: 1520

External tool which alters a file doesn't always give a prompt to reload it.

I'm sure it used to.

Hi,
I use a code formatter I have set up to be called as a tool. If it makes any changes to the active document it will save it. I'm sure TextPad used to pop up the "Another application has updated file XXX, reload it?" box straight away whether or not I had saved it myself ...
by miked
Tue Apr 07, 2026 8:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: set default directory
Replies: 1
Views: 1685

Re: set default directory

In preferences, Folders, Startup.

And you may or may not want "Working folder follows active document" set under General.
by miked
Sun Mar 01, 2026 12:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 9.9.4: doubleclick in Explorer with running TextPad does nothing, Win11
Replies: 10
Views: 5416

Re: 9.9.4: doubleclick in Explorer with running TextPad does nothing, Win11

I can't reproduce it on 9.9.4 windows 11.
closing the last file minimizes, and double clicking a .txt file restores the window and opens the file.
by miked
Sun Nov 30, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: Typing text with "www." renders the it showing blank
Replies: 1
Views: 3307

Re: Typing text with "www." renders the it showing blank

I know you have checked the colour settings but can you describe or show what you actually see in the file properties under colors and URL?
Colours can be set for each document class but you can also right click and select properties.
This is mine:
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by miked
Tue Sep 23, 2025 4:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: where I can download the MSI installer for textpad version 4.7.2 and 6.10
Replies: 10
Views: 4658

Re: where I can download the MSI installer for textpad version 4.7.2 and 6.10

I will do first thing tomorrow. It's on a server at work and I'm at home. I've saved your email though if you want to remove from above.
by miked
Tue Sep 23, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: where I can download the MSI installer for textpad version 4.7.2 and 6.10
Replies: 10
Views: 4658

Re: where I can download the MSI installer for textpad version 4.7.2 and 6.10

I've got txpeng503.exe if that helps. PM a way to email it, or i can put it on my one drive and send a link.
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by miked
Mon Sep 08, 2025 7:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: v9.9 search bug: output wraps within lines
Replies: 5
Views: 3142

Re: v9.9 search bug: output wraps within lines

I've just came here as I noticed the same thing.

If the find in files produces say 100 results, the result at approximately line 40 and at line 80 will be split over 2 lines.
I agree that the splits happen every 4096 characters.
by miked
Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Context open demands elevation
Replies: 2
Views: 13289

Re: Context open demands elevation

Which version are you on?
by miked
Mon Dec 30, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Did the logic for the file tabs order change recently?
Replies: 1
Views: 2623

Re: Did the logic for the file tabs order change recently?

Have a look at: Configure -> Preferences -> View -> Tabbed Document Selector -> Create New Tabs Rightmost

See also v 9.3.1 Multiple problems with doc tabs: Document tabs cannot be reordered
by miked
Sat Nov 09, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Capitalize - Ctrl+Shift+U not working V8.20
Replies: 7
Views: 4065

Re: Capitalize - Ctrl+Shift+U not working V8.20

Excellent. We aim to please. Thank you for the feedback.

Mike.
by miked
Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Capitalize - Ctrl+Shift+U not working V8.20
Replies: 7
Views: 4065

Re: Capitalize - Ctrl+Shift+U not working V8.20

Not sure what to advise. As you are W11 (like me) do you have anything that traps keyboard commands before TextPad sees it? I'm thinking Ctrl+Shift+U is something to do with a driver on your computer, graphics etc?
I was once caught out by a shortcut that turned the screen upside down.
by miked
Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Capitalize - Ctrl+Shift+U not working V8.20
Replies: 7
Views: 4065

Re: Capitalize - Ctrl+Shift+U not working V8.20

I use that often to format comments in source code, don't remember a problem when I was on V8, but I went to V9 ages ago so I'm probably no help.
What do you see here? (in case it helps others to understand the issue)
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Cheers,
Also a Michael.
by miked
Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: How to change the characters that words break/wrap on
Replies: 12
Views: 7809

Re: How to change the characters that words break/wrap on

I can reproduce this in V9.6.0
Tried using different quote symbols, brackets etc.
Also happens without setting a word break column number. Simply turning word wrap on and making the window smaller.
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by miked
Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Windows open file dialog in Textpad 9
Replies: 7
Views: 9036

Re: Windows open file dialog in Textpad 9

Configure -> Preferences -> File -> Use the standard file open dialogue box.
by miked
Thu Jun 20, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Issues with SVG files, and opening from File Explorer
Replies: 26
Views: 39963

Re: Issues with SVG files, and opening from File Explorer

Have you tried doing it from textpad? Configure->Preferences->Associated Files