File switcher sidebar in Notepad++ 5.5

I would like to know how to get a vertical file switcher on the left side i.e. in the left sidebar in Notepad++ 5.5?

I would like to have something like this as shown from the gedit editor?

Solution 1:

You need to enable the 'Document Switcher' in the Peferences->General tab (it's a check box).

Once it's been enabled you should be able to just drag the window by the title bar onto the left side (it can be a bit fiddly for NP++ to detect the new location).

Solution 2:

As of Notepad++ 7.5.1:

"Settings" menu > Preferences > General (left side of pane) > Document List Panel section > "Show" checkbox.

Solution 3:

In Notepad++ v6.6.3, Settings > General > "List" Panel > check "Show under Document".