# npp-material-theme

**Repository Path**: jackfreesiue/npp-material-theme

## Basic Information

- **Project Name**: npp-material-theme
- **Description**: No description available
- **Primary Language**: Unknown
- **License**: Apache-2.0
- **Default Branch**: master
- **Homepage**: None
- **GVP Project**: No

## Statistics

- **Stars**: 0
- **Forks**: 0
- **Created**: 2024-02-05
- **Last Updated**: 2024-02-05

## Categories & Tags

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## README

<p align="center"><a href="https://github.com/HiSandy/npp-material-theme"><img width="240px" src="https://i.imgur.com/4flFIjK.png"/></a></p>

# Material Theme (dark) for Notepad++

The most epic theme meets Notepad++.
Inspired by Mattia Astorino's Material Theme for [Sublime Text](https://github.com/equinusocio/material-theme) and [Visual Studio Code](https://github.com/equinusocio/vsc-material-theme).

You can help by reporting issues [`HERE`](https://github.com/HiSandy/npp-material-theme/issues)

![Screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/85UJvYw.jpg)

# Getting started

To install this awesome theme follow the instructions given below.

## Installation

1. **Right Click** [`HERE`](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/HiSandy/npp-material-theme/master/Material%20Theme.xml) and select **Save As** to download the theme.
2. Go to **%APPDATA%\Notepad++**.
3. Open **themes** folder, create a new folder named **themes** if it doesn't exists.
4. Place downloaded **.xml** file inside the folder.
5. Restart Notepad++.
6. Open *Settings->Style Configurator*.
7. Select **Material Theme** from the theme drop-down box.
8. Click **Save & Close**

## Getting the Font <sup>[↑](#getting-started)</sup>

The theme makes use of the following font:

- **Source Code Pro:** Get it [`HERE`](https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-code-pro)

Alternately, you can also use the font of your choice by changing it in the settings menu after selecting the theme

`Settings -> Style Configurator -> Global override`

`Settings -> Style Configurator -> Default Style`

# Recommended settings for a better experience <sup>[↑](#getting-started)</sup>

For a better experience, using the following settings is recommended

- **Darken inactive tabs** : Enabled
`Settings -> Preferences -> General`

- **Draw a colored bar on active tab** : Enabled
`Settings -> Preferences -> General`

- **Caret Width** : 2
`Settings -> Preferences -> Editing`

- **Folder Margin Style** : Box tree
`Settings -> Preferences -> Editing`

- **Current line highlighting** : Enabled
`Settings -> Preferences -> Editing`

- **Highlight Matching Tags** : Disabled
`Settings -> Preferences -> Highlight Matching Tags`

# Other resources <sup>[↑](#getting-started)</sup>

- **AppIcon:** If you're bored of your default Notepad++ icon, you can try this  sleek and modern one created by Piksely. (visit him [`HERE`](http://www.piksely.com/))

<a href="https://dribbble.com/shots/2897233-Notepad"><img align="left" width="128" height="128" src="https://i.imgur.com/4flFIjK.png"></a>

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[Download Icon](https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1IZLO0br_quw7O3Fd8dtrQjLjP3loK9J-&export=download)
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- **Mariana Theme for Notepad++:** Try our other theme, inspired from the Mariana theme avaiable for Sublime text 3. Get it [`HERE`](https://github.com/Codextor/npp-mariana-theme).  

![ss](https://i.imgur.com/4dVExkt.png)

# External Links <sup>[↑](#getting-started)</sup>

- **Website:** Check out the theme's landing page [`HERE`](https://notepadplusplus.wixsite.com/theme)

- **Dribbble:** Have a look at our Dribbble Shot [`HERE`](https://dribbble.com/shots/4155553-Material-Design-Theme-for-Notepad)

- **Medium:** Read the article we wrote on Giving Notepad++ a modern makeover [`HERE`](https://medium.com/@HiSandy/notepad-plus-plus-material-theme-2c3951e65e01)

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