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Padding the left of the editor (like Notepad++)

Posted: 27.02.2026 17:17
by sl23
I often find it fiddly to click between smaller characters and the left edge of the editor field. Notepad++ solves this by allowing users to set a small margin using a "Padding" setting. This is configurable between 0 and 10 pixels and allows users to more easily add a cursor to the left edge of the editor field.

Would you please consider this addition, it's really helpful. Thanks ;)

Re: Padding the left of the editor (like Notepad++)

Posted: 28.02.2026 07:43
by main Alexey
we have option "gutter_width_empty": 2.
but it don't allow clicks there to place caret there. this maybe can be added. this will be ok then.

Re: Padding the left of the editor (like Notepad++)

Posted: 28.02.2026 08:02
by main Alexey
added: click on this 'empty' area is handled now. but what is not handled: mouse-down and move to select a block. this is harder to add, maybe will see later...

Re: Padding the left of the editor (like Notepad++)

Posted: 28.02.2026 10:58
by sl23
ok, Thanks very much for adding that! :D
I'll let you know once I can try it out.

Re: Padding the left of the editor (like Notepad++)

Posted: 28.02.2026 13:56
by main Alexey
I made the win64 beta for you to test:
https://github.com/Alexey-T/CudaText/di ... t-15955065

Re: Padding the left of the editor (like Notepad++)

Posted: 28.02.2026 16:03
by sl23
You're a genius! Thank you!
Works perfect :D