Can Notepad++ compare files?
To make Notepad++ compare 2 files, you can click on the File option on the top menu and select Open. Then select the 2 files you want to compare. Tip: Also, you can press Ctrl + O keys or simply drag and drop files to the interface of Notepad++ to open them.
What is the best way to compare two files?
Use the diff command to compare text files. It can compare single files or the contents of directories. When the diff command is run on regular files, and when it compares text files in different directories, the diff command tells which lines must be changed in the files so that they match.