.gitignore for Notepad++

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The complete .gitignore for Notepad++

# Generated by LFGitignore - https://lfgitignore.com
# Created: 2026-08-05 02:26:48 UTC
# Technologies: Notepad++

### Notepad++ ###
# Backup file
*.bak

What these Notepad++ rules actually ignore

Every pattern below, and why it belongs in your .gitignore.

Notepad++ backups #

Pattern What it ignores
*.bak Backup file

How to use this .gitignore for Notepad++

  1. Copy the Notepad++ rules above, or download the file directly.
  2. Create a file named .gitignore at the root of your Git repository and paste the rules into it.
  3. If some of those files are already tracked, run git rm -r --cached . then commit again — Git only applies ignore rules to untracked files.
  4. Commit the .gitignore so everyone on the team shares the same rules.

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