Notepad++ is a popular text editor that can be used to format JSON documents. Here’s how to format JSON in Notepad++:
Step 1: Install the JSTool plugin
To format JSON in Notepad++, you need to install the JSTool plugin. You can do this by going to “Plugins” in the menu and selecting “Plugin Manager”. In the Plugin Manager, search for “JSTool” and install it.
Step 2: Open the JSON file you want to format
Open the JSON file you want to format in Notepad++. You can do this by going to “File” and selecting “Open”.
Step 3: Format the JSON document
Once you have the JSON file open in Notepad++, go to “Plugins” and select “JSTool”. In the JSTool menu, select “JSFormat”. This will format the JSON document and add indentation for easier readability.
Step 4: Save the formatted JSON document
After you have formatted the JSON document, save the changes by going to “File” and selecting “Save”. The formatted JSON file will now be saved on your computer.
Conclusion
Notepad++ makes it easy to format JSON documents using the JSTool plugin. By following these simple steps, you can quickly format a JSON file for easier readability and understanding.
- Install the JSTool plugin
- Open the JSON file you want to format
- Format the JSON document
- Save the formatted JSON document