Compare two files in Notepad++

Step 1. download the Notepad++ compare plugin from here
Step 2. Extract the downloaded zip file and copy “ComparePlugin.dll” to 
‘<Notepad++>unicodeplugins’ directory
                        <<<<or>>>> 
Step 1. Menu Bar >> Plugins >> Plugin Manager >> Show Plugin Manager
Step 2. Check the Compare checkbox and press install
Plugin-manager dialog

Plugin-manager dialog

Step 3. Open notepad++ (or close and reopen in case it is already opened)
Step 4. Drag and drop two text files you want to compare.
Step 5. Menu Bar >> Plugins >> Compare >> Compare
Menu Bar >> Plugins >> Compare >> Compare

Menu Bar >> Plugins >> Compare >> Compare

Documents compared

Documents compared

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