I'm asking because I'm wondering if there's a more efficient way for me to handle my notes at work. Currently I just use a txt file in Notepad++. I use this file to track all of the stuff I have to do, such as tasks for stories I'm working on, next steps for projects, discussions I need to follow up on, questions and ideas I want to bring up, etc. The way I organize the document works pretty well for me, but I'm just curious how other people do it.

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[–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

A little trick I like: You create your own custom language in Notepad++:

  1. Go tab Language → User Defined Language
  2. Create new.. button
  3. Name it whatever you want, txtRegions or whatever
  4. In the "Folding in code 1 style" area put your favorite Open and Closing symbols. For example I used {{ and }}
  5. Close the dialog
  6. For your todo file, now go up again to Language → Select your custom language at the bottom
  7. Try it out, you can now make your own regions in your .txt file

 

Usually Notepad++ remembers your custom language for your file. If it should ever forget to use it (and falls back to default .txt behavior) just select your language again. Have fun! :)

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