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I want to be able to see column headings, like line numbers but for columns, so I can more easily determine the position of the cursor on a given line.

I realize that this may not be so easy to implement due to the headings having to account for more than one digit or letter character once 9 or z/Z has been reached, but it would be helpful when having to count column positions.

Is there a function for this in TextPad already, or would it have to be implemented as a new feature enhancement? I have searched all of TextPad's configuration options, but have found nothing.

You have the status bar at the bottom on the screen that gives you row and column position of where you are in a file. TextPad(TP) does not know about the file you are viewing with regard to its format - it is just a file with no format definition to TP.

To go from column to column you can hold the Ctrl key down and press the Right Arrow cursor key (Ctrl + >), the new resultant cursor position will be reflected on the Status bar.

Thanks. In all of the time I have used TextPad (about 15 years) I have never noticed those numbers at the bottom before. It is just what I need.