MetroTextual is a Windows text editor designed to be a visually appealing replacement for Notepad.

MetroTextual is a Windows text editor inspired by Microsoft’s Metro Design Language. It’s designed to be a visually appealing replacement for Notepad; with significant improvements to performance and aesthetics. Hotshot programmers will also enjoy MetroTextual’s syntax highlighting; which is powered by Scintilla.

MetroTextual is minimalist and lightning fast. It’s not feature-packed; but does have some awesome hidden powers.

Syntax highlighting with file extension detection

Lighting fast; thanks to unique multi-threading technology.

Compatible with all character encodings supported by Windows

Beautiful and simple Metro style user interface.

Auto-saving and file recovery

Split panel web previewing feature, with Markdown support



Limitations:
MetroTextual requires Microsoft .NET Framework.