PowerShell aliases, or how to run Notepad++ easily from PowerShell

I have to sometimes play around with PowerShell, and while in there, sometimes I need to edit files. I prefer Notepad++, but found it difficult and slow to start.

So aliases to the rescue. Just typing:

set-alias edit “C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\notepad++.exe”

will create a new alias called edit. And it can be invoked with parameters too. So I can just type:

edit some.txt

and wherever I was, it now starts Notepad++. No need to modify path or anything.

Disclaimer: I am in no way associated with Notepad++, nor do I get anything from promoting them. I just happen to like that product very much! 🙂