Notepad++ – How to Disable Brackets Highlighting

As far as I know, this feature cannot be disabled. However, you can edit the executable to replace the icon for unsaved documents with the icon for saved ones.

It's easier than it sounds:

1. Download and install Resource Hacker.

2. Close Notepad++ (if it's open) and launch Resource Hacker.

3. Press Ctrl + O and open Notepad++'s executable.

   If it's installed in the default path, just paste %ProgramFiles%\Notepad++\notepad++.exe in File name and press Enter.

4. Press Alt, A, I to open the Replace Icon ... dialogue.

5. Under Select icon to replace, locate the icon for unsaved documents (502 in v 6.1.3).

6. Press Ctrl + O and open Notepad++'s executable (notepad++.exe) again.

7. Under Select new icon, locate the icon for saved documents (501 in v6.1.3).

8. Press Alt + R to close the dialogue and Ctrl + S to save the executable.

9. Restart Notepad++.

There's no need to make a backup copy of the executable, as Resource Hacker does this automatically.

You have to uncheck this option:

Settings » Preferences » MISC » Clickable Link Settings

Once you've changed the setting, you will need to reopen the file in Notepad++ (or restart the application) for it to take effect.

This has moved to the Settings > Preferences > Cloud & Link