Open http:// links from Notepad++ to default web browser

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Can I open http links from a notepad++ document directly to my default web browser? Like textpad: CTRL + Click ?

score 86 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 06 '22 at 19:26

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Since (at least) Notepad++ 6.3.3, the feature is enabled by default and it is sufficient to double click the link.

In Settings > Preferences > Cloud & Link > Clickable Link Settings, click ☒ Enable. Reload Notepad++ document to show underlined links. Double-click underlined links to launch in default web browser.

Note this was the default setting right after I installed the version 8.2 of the program.

edited Jan 06 '22 at 19:26

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answered Apr 11 '11 at 02:46

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There seems to be a bug on Notepad++ 6.3.2, the option is checked by default but it doesn't get effective until you uncheck it and re-check it, save settings and restart Notepad++. – Bigger Apr 19 '13 at 01:18
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Same with v.6.5 I had to re-enable it and restart Notepad++ and there you go: just double click. Thanks! – Metafaniel Oct 25 '13 at 15:58
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In 6.3.3 it is enabled by default and ut works if you DOUBLE CLICK it. – Nenad Bulatović Jun 03 '14 at 16:46
As for version 6.6.9 there's still the same bug. Thanks @マルちゃんだよ for the useful info. – tfrascaroli Dec 23 '14 at 11:25
Great to find this. BTW: Is there a way to change DblClick into Ctrl+Click? – Wolf Aug 19 '15 at 14:06
There seems to be a bug in v6.9.2. Although the whole link is highlighted, only part of the link actually does anything on DblClick. I found this to be a particular problem with (e.g.) Google Maps "street view" links. – m-smith Oct 14 '16 at 09:28
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Good to know that it is a double-click, not a single-click, thanks. – Danijel Sep 25 '18 at 08:19

score 5 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 06 '17 at 07:53

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I have Notepad ++ 6.9.2. Here is the answer provided by the "official" documentation. Starting from the Settings dropdown menu:

The Settings -> Preferences -> MISC -> Clickable Link Settings group box has two checkboxes. The upper one is meant to enable or disable the facility. When checked, the lower checkbox becomes enabled and controls whether links are shown with an underline, like most browsers do. If you change the setting during an edit session, you may need to force text being restyled for the changes to apply.

When the mouse hovers over an active link, the pointer changes to the familiar hand shape, and double clicking the link opens it in your default browser. Whether the new page is shown in a new tab or window depends on the settings of the browser.

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answered Aug 11 '16 at 14:36

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#@GrumpyMiyagi I have updated the accepted answer with the current application behaviour and the link to the documentation you have provided. – Antonio Sep 06 '16 at 13:41
@GrumpyMiyagi I believe now you can edit your answer and post directly the image. – Antonio Sep 06 '16 at 14:28

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 24 '21 at 18:33

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Just as an update, in the current version (8.X) the option is under "Cloud/Link":

answered Jul 24 '21 at 18:33

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Open http:// links from Notepad++ to default web browser

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