Best lightweight Notepad replacement [for raw text editing]?

Anyone know what is currently the best lightweight Notepad replacement [for raw text editing], and why? Any recommendations? Thanks.
Answer #1
I use Notepad ++ instead of notepad. Why ?
It has syntax highlighting for many different languages as well as user defined ones, it has a tabbed interface, multi view, multi document editing, bookmarks, macros,etc.. It’s free and actively developed.
Answer #2
Try Notepad++. Its pretty good, lightweight, has syntax highlighting, has a lot of plugins etc. and its free.
Try it out:
http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm
Portable version:
http://portableapps.com/apps/development/notepadpp_portable
Hope this helps. Cheers! 🙂
Edit: beat me to it by a few seconds. Well, we have a majority now…
Answer #3
is the portable version official or custom made?
Answer #4
The portable version is custom made by an organization of repute. You can trust PortableApps.
Answer #5
I use Notepad++ also it is really a good program
Answer #6
if you just need to edit text try editpad pro
Answer #7
There is the commercial UltraEdit, too, but I like Notepad++
Answer #8
Just like everyone else has been saying, use Notepad++.