How to Sort Notepad++ Tabs by File Extension

Are you tired of scrolling through a long list of open tabs in Notepad++? Do you want to easily move your tabs around based on their file extension or name? Look no further! In this article, we will explore how to sort Notepad++ tabs by file extension and other fields.

To get started, make sure you have all the tabs open that you want to sort. Next, click on an active sheet in Notepad++. Then, hold down Ctrl and press Tab to bring up the tabs list. From here, go to Window > Windows and select the Name column to sort your tabs in either ascending or descending order. Click Sort tabs and then OK when complete.

You can also use this method to move a tab more quickly by getting to it faster using the Ctrl + Tab combination. This can be especially helpful if you need to move a tab around frequently.

Another way to sort your Notepad++ tabs is by using the built-in sorting feature in Windows. Simply go to Window > Windows and select the desired field to sort by, such as Name or Path. Then, click Sort tabs and OK when complete.

If you want an easy list of all your open tabs without having to scroll through them, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Use the Ctrl + Tab combination to bring up the tabs list.

2. Go to Window > Windows and select the Name column to sort your tabs in ascending or descending order.

By using these methods, you can easily sort all opened tabs in Notepad++ by either name, path, or file extension. This can be especially helpful if you need to move a tab around frequently or want an easy list of all your open files.

Notepad++ sort by file extension