Most code editors are similar to notepad.exe in that they are "text editors", but unlike notepad.exe they have functionality built into them to send the code into the compiler.

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Notepad spellcheck finally added after 41 years, satisfying long-time user demand for essential feature. Limited by lack of major text editing options, Notepad remains useful for unmodified text ...