How to multi-line "Replace in files..." in Notepad++

It's easy to do multiline replace in Notepad++. You have to use \n to represent the newline in your string, and it works for both search and replace strings. You have to make sure to select "Extended" search mode in the bottom left corner of the search window.

I found a good article describing the features here: http://markantoniou.blogspot.com/2008/06/notepad-how-to-use-regular-expressions.html

The workaround is

1. search and replace \r\n to thisismynewlineword

(this will remove all the new lines and there should be whole one line)

1. now perform your replacements

2. search and replace thisismynewlineword to \r\n

(to undo the step 1)

Actually it's way easier to use ToolBucket plugin for Notepad++ to multiline replace.

To activate it just go to N++ menu:

Plugins > Plugin Manager > Show Plugin Manager > Check ToolBucket > Install.

Restart N++ and press ALT + SHIFT + F to multiline edit.