File and Tab Workflow
Create, open, save, and manage multiple documents in tabs with familiar toolbar-first actions.
MacPadPlus Feature Overview
MacPadPlus is a Notepad++-inspired editor for macOS with fast large-file handling, search workflows, navigation tools, and customizable highlighting.
Search and Replace
Find, replace, and find-in-files with search options, history, and grouped result navigation.
Right-Panel Navigation
Use Function List with quick filtering and jump-to-symbol navigation in large files.
Feature Screenshots
What the App Can Do
This page mirrors the built-in help guide and shows the main feature areas with real UI captures.
Interface Overview
- Toolbar actions for common commands
- One file per tab with quick close controls
- Status bar with file and cursor metadata
Editing Basics
- Undo/redo and clipboard operations
- Line numbers and horizontal scrolling
- Live caret and line position feedback
Find Dialog
- Search history and quick actions
- Case, whole-word, and wrap options
- Search modes similar to Notepad++
Replace Dialog
- Replace one, replace all, and feedback state
- Integrated options for controlled edits
- Consistent workflow with Find dialog
Search Results Panel
- Grouped results by search and by file
- Fast navigation to result lines
- Context menu copy actions for result sets
Marks and Bookmarks
- Bookmark matching lines from Mark tab
- Gutter indicators and status-bar counts
- Useful for repeated log scanning
Token Styling
- Style all occurrences from context menu
- Color-code important tokens instantly
- Clear styles when investigation is complete
Function List
- Detects symbols based on language rules
- Filter list and jump directly to targets
- XML and regex-driven rule support
User Defined Languages (UDL)
- Import UDL XML definitions
- Apply custom syntax highlighting rules
- Use custom formats from Language menu
Additional Capabilities
- Line operations: duplicate, move, split/join, sort, remove empties, and beautify JSON/XML.
- Macros: start/stop recording, playback, run multiple times, or run to end-of-file.
- View controls: word wrap, zoom, and right-panel symbol navigation with Function List.
- Language modes: automatic by extension, manual override, or plain text mode.