Other users utilize Notepad++ to edit source code.

Of course, nobody likes to lose their notes or the source code they spent hours editing.

So, what do you do if Notepad++ fails to stash your edits or files?

notepad ++ not saving fix

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Fix Notepad++ Save Issues

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As a result, you wont be prompted to save unsaved files as you close Notepad++.

When you launch the tool again, the unsaved files will automatically be restored from your last session.

notepad++ Session snapshot and periodic backup

If this is the case, Notepad++ usually says its saving but the icon turns gray.

You should now be able to save the new file.

or syncing to a sync client, its possible that the saved file reverts to an older state.

new notepad ++ file

To avoid such issues, temporarily turn off your sync while you are editing the Notepad ++ file.

you’ve got the option to re-enable sync after you saved the changes.

The problem is that the changes after the save are not taken into account although Notepad++ says otherwise.

notepad ++ reload from disk

As a workaround:

Let us know if you managed to fix the problem.