Where does notepad++ store style configurator settings?

Question

I downloaded and modified a style file and placed it in the Notepad++ themes folder. I was able to select it and have it update the style as expected. I then went to Setti

Answer 1

Just as a complement to the other answers, if you made the changes on another theme than the default theme (stylers.xml) then your changes are saved to %APPDATA%\Notepad++\themes\TheThemeYouModified.xml.

For example, if you modified the choco theme, then look for the %APPDATA%\Notepad++\themes\choco.xml.

You will also find a choco.xml in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\themes but this one is not where your changes are saved.

I tried Rbastardo answer, but even when I check "Don't use %APPDATA%....." when installing Notepad++, the changes are still saved in %APPDATA%.

Answer 2

1. Uninstall Notepad++
2. Reinstall it again, but this time check the first box, the one that says "Don't use %APPDATA%..... "
3. Enjoy.

The reason is that Notepad++ install all the files at administrator profile, if you are using another user then you are screw, it will not work properly, you have to run it always as an administrator so it can work properly. To avoid this, just do as i said.

Answer 3

Look in your %APPDATA%\Notepad++ folder, specifically for the stylers.xml file.

Answer 4

If you are on Windows 10 the path to add the new theme is :

C:\Users\NAME-OF-COMPUTER\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++\themes

stylers.xml is located one director/ folder above the themes :

Answer 5

If files are going to APPDATA, then you can create a folder called "themes" and then inside that place your new xml themes. Then close and reopen notepad++ and you should see your new style in the "Select theme:" drop down. Whatever you named the file should be what appears in the dropdown