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Asked: 2026-06-08T01:51:32+00:00

Is it possible to create a macro in Notepad++ that is able to utilize

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Is it possible to create a macro in Notepad++ that is able to utilize the “Run” command so that I may call an external .exe to operate on the file specified? I am able to do it manually, but when I create a macro that includes the run (F5) and give it a specified command it fails to execute. Is this because the run command isn’t supported when creating macros? If so, is there a work-around method?

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edit: to add context — I’ve written a couple ruby scripts to facilitate data-entry that’s done using notepad++, and would like to integrate them to the editor. Having them run by a shortcut method created by recording a macro seems to be the best way to do this, unless it’s not possible to utilize the run command.

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  1. Editorial Team

    You can do it with the NppExec plugin (available in the Notepad++ wiki ). It allows you to create mini-scripts with keywords that perform commands.

    You will also be able to add your script in the contextual (right-click) menu, or assign a shortcut to it.

    I personaly uses it to saves a sql file, place myself in the current directory, and then executes isql.exe (external executable) on that file. That simple script transforms my Notepad++ into a rather handy SQL IDE.

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