Difference between SynEdit and Classic

Text Edit Plus supports 2 text engines: SynEdit and Classic

The default text engine is SynEdit, however users are free to switch between them. Use the Options menu, then click Text Engine.

What is SynEdit?

SynEdit is an open-source editor component, not based on the Windows common controls. Vovsoft's SynEdit implementation has some pros and cons.

 Syntax highlighting
 Gutter (line numbers)
 Spell checker
Ability to load large text files
 Unicode detector
 Vertical selection (using Alt)
Multiple undo and redo
 Highlight active line
 Insert / overwrite key
 Extra line spacing
Tab options
Only supports fixed-pitch (monospaced) fonts
Does not support right-to-left (RTL) alignment

What is Classic Text Engine?

Classic text engine uses the common control provided by Microsoft Windows. It's basically the same text engine in Notepad.

 Supports all kinds of fonts
 Supports right-to-left alignment (for languages like Arabic, Hebrew, Persian)
Can not load large text files
 Does not support SynEdit's advantages