You can use the Column Mode, which is nothing but an ability to select Text Vertically in Notepad++. In this post, we are going to talk about that method. ... In case you want to cut the text, ...

Short video on how to select, copy, cut and paste data tables (columns, rectangular regions) in the popular MS Windows Notepad++ programming editor. Use: ALT-(mouse cursor drag) or SHIFT-ALT-ARROW ...