Ever since Microsoft killed WordPad in 2024, the much-simpler Notepad app has been receiving several new features—almost as if it’s evolving into a better, more modern version of WordPad. Meanwhile, ...

Notepad just received an update that adds new features to the classic app. Notepad has been around since 1983, holding strong as a basic text editor with a clean interface and minimal features.

On Windows 11, Notepad has evolved far beyond its origins as a basic text editor. It now integrates writing assistance powered by AI and offers lightweight Markdown capabilities designed for ...

The basic text editor Notepad comes installed as a native Windows accessory. Although Windows lets you launch the Notepad application through the Start menu or by opening text documents, it does not ...