Code Writer

Spec sheet

Purpose

Code Writer is an advanced text and code editor app with syntax highlighting for Windows.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Free plan

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Support

Actipro lists documentation, public discussion forums, and support tickets as technical support channels.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Maker

Actipro Software LLC says it is a privately held commercial software provider based in Cleveland, Ohio, and founded in 1999.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Community and support

Actipro points users to Slack for interactive discussion and to public forums for questions, problem reports, and feature suggestions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Customization

Settings include themes, font, line numbers, word wrap, current-line highlighting, indentation guides, whitespace, and line endings.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Distribution

The download page links to the Microsoft Store to get Code Writer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Document handling

Users can create documents, open accessible documents, reopen recent documents, and have open documents persisted between app sessions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Documents

Users can create documents, open accessible documents, reopen recent documents, and have open documents persisted between app sessions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Download and platform

The product page links to the Microsoft Store and lists Windows 10 or later (Fall Creators Update or later) as its environment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Editing features

Some file types support code outlining, syntax errors, text formatting, quick info, auto-completion, color previews, and auto-case correction.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

File access limitation

Actipro support says UWP security restrictions mean the app can open only files recently opened through an app picker when using its file-opening protocol.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

File associations

The app can be set as the default editor for various file types.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

File types

It provides syntax highlighting for 20 or more file types, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, C#, Python, and SQL.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Input and printing

The app supports touch-based text selection, keyboard shortcuts, and document printing with multiple options.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Integrations and community

The product page directs users to a Code Writer Slack workspace and public discussion forum; it does not list third-party integrations.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Large-file handling

YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Latest listed build

The page lists version 4.2.42, released February 25, 2021.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Maker identity

Actipro Software LLC says it is a privately held provider of commercial software components for Microsoft .NET, based in Cleveland, Ohio, and founded in 1999.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Maker security policy

Actipro's security practices page describes its UI control libraries as client-side components that do not process, store, or transmit customer data; this statement is about the controls, not specifically Code Writer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Navigation and search

The app includes a command palette for commands, recent documents, and go-to-line, plus a search sidebar with find and replace.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Other capabilities

Code Writer supports file associations, touch-based selection, keyboard shortcuts, and document printing.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Platform and version

The listed latest build is v4.2.42, released 2021-02-25, and the app requires Windows 10 or later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Privacy and security

Actipro's privacy policy describes data practices for its website and says website traffic uses SSL; it does not specify Code Writer app security or compliance certifications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Supported file types

It provides syntax highlighting for 20+ file types, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, C#, Python, Ruby, and SQL.Read 12 Oct 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Supported platforms

WindowsRead 24 Sep 2026 · actiprosoftware.com

Plans and prices

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