How can I fix a third-party file where the line breaks aren’t recognized by Keystone?

Occasionally, some customers have had issues with importing third-party files (e.g., bank files) into Keystone because of formatting issues related to the end-of-line characters ("EOL").

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to fix line breaks with Notepad++.

Download and Install Notepad++

✅ Step 1: Go to the Official Website

• Visit the official Notepad++ website:
  👉 https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/

✅ Step 2: Choose the Version

• You’ll see a list of the latest versions (e.g., v8.6.5 or similar).
• Click on the version you want (usually the top one is latest/stable).

✅ Step 3: Download the Installer

• On the version's page, scroll down to the Assets section.
• Click Installer 64-bit x64 (most common for modern PCs)
• Example: npp.8.6.5.Installer.x64.exe

✅ Step 4: Run the Installer

1. Locate the downloaded .exe file (usually in your Downloads folder).
2. Double-click it to run the installer.
3. Follow the setup wizard:
• Choose your language.
• Accept the license agreement.
• Select default install location (or change if needed).
• Finish installation.

 What Is EOL Conversion in Notepad++?

“EOL” stands for End of Line, which refers to the character(s) that mark the end of a line in a text file. Notepad++ lets you:

• View the current line ending format
• Convert between formats like Windows (CRLF), Unix (LF), and old Mac (CR)

🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions

✅ Step 1: Open the File in Notepad++

1. Launch Notepad++.
2. Go to File > Open, or drag your file directly into the Notepad++ window.

🔍 Step 2: Check Current Line Ending Format

1. Look at the bottom-right corner of the Notepad++ window.
2. You’ll see one of the following:
• Windows (CR LF)
• Unix (LF)
• Macintosh (CR)

This tells you the current EOL (End of Line) format of the file.

🔁 Step 3: Change Line Ending Format (EOL Conversion)

1. Go to the top menu and click Edit.
2. Hover over EOL Conversion in the dropdown menu.
3. Choose one of the following:
• Windows (CR LF) — for Windows compatibility
• Unix (LF) — for Linux/macOS or programming environments
• Macintosh (CR) — for legacy Mac compatibility (rare)

As soon as you select one, Notepad++ will convert all the line endings in the file to the chosen format.

💾 Step 4: Save the File

1. After conversion, go to File > Save or press Ctrl + S.
2. The converted line endings are now written into the saved file.