Leafpad is a free and open-source text editor for the Linux and BSD operating systems. It is considered to be a lightweight and simple software application designed to ease the task of creating, editing and managing text files. It features a clean, intuitive user interface that is consistent with the GTK+ 2.0 standard, and offers a wide range of features that make it a great choice for quick and easy text editing. The software is especially suited to developers and students who need to edit code, but it can also be used for writing case notes, memos, and other text documents. Leafpad offers a wide array of features, including auto-indentation, syntax highlighting, line wrapping, multiple document support, and the ability to open files from the command line. Additionally, Leafpad supports a variety of character encodings, making it suitable for use in international environments.
Discontinued The program is no longer updated. The latest version, 4.2.25, released on October 28, 2012, can still be downloaded from the official website.