How to show End of Line Characters in File using Notepad++


The End of Line Characters of a file would wary based on the filesystem the file belongs to.

Examples:
  1. Windows: CR LF
  2. Mac: CR
  3. Linux: LF

By default when you open a file using Notepad++ text editor, it will not display these end-of-line characters, but you can easily guess it by looking at the bottom right corner of the tab, you would see one of these,

  • Windows (CR LF)
  • Unix (LF)
  • Macintosh (CR)
Notepad++ End of line indicator

To enable this option, go to Menu: View -> Show Symbol -> Show End of Line

Notepad++ Show End of Line Option

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