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Notepad gets formatting options
Winsage
June 2, 2025

Notepad gets formatting options

Microsoft has updated Notepad to include new text formatting options, such as bold and italic styles, hyperlinks, and the ability to format lists and headings. This update began rolling out at the end of last month and is currently being tested with Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. The new features support Markdown-style input, allowing users to toggle between formatted Markdown and syntax views. Users can disable formatting entirely in the app settings to maintain the traditional Notepad experience. The update has raised concerns among users who relied on Notepad for stripping formatting from pasted text, as the new options may complicate this process. Microsoft has not yet responded to inquiries about user demand for these changes or the possibility of reverting to the original Notepad experience. The decision to enhance Notepad comes after the removal of WordPad from Windows in 2024.
Microsoft updates Notepad app with new features after decades
Winsage
June 2, 2025

Microsoft updates Notepad app with new features after decades

Microsoft's Notepad is undergoing an update that introduces enhanced formatting features, moving away from its traditional minimalist design. The new version will support "lightweight formatting," including Markdown-style input, a formatting toolbar for bold, italic, hyperlinks, lists, and headings. Users who prefer the classic Notepad can revert to its original simplicity by clearing formatting or disabling new features in the app settings. Notepad was first launched in 1983 as "Multi-Tool Notepad" and became a part of the Windows operating system starting with Windows 1.0 in 1985.
The Tech Circus: AI's Grand Finale, Elon Musk's Punchline, and Microsoft's Notepad Bold Move
Winsage
June 2, 2025

The Tech Circus: AI’s Grand Finale, Elon Musk’s Punchline, and Microsoft’s Notepad Bold Move

Mary Meeker has released a comprehensive 340-page AI report highlighting rapid advancements and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence. Venture capitalists are heavily investing in AI across various sectors, including healthcare and coffee shops. Elon Musk recently left Washington, D.C. with a black eye from a playful encounter with his son, reflecting his unpredictable standing. The DOGE project has left behind issues such as water damage and pests. Microsoft has updated Notepad to include text formatting features like bold, italics, hyperlinks, and Markdown support, currently available for Windows 11 Canary and Dev Channel testers.
Microsoft is ruining Notepad with pointless formatting in Windows 11
Winsage
May 31, 2025

Microsoft is ruining Notepad with pointless formatting in Windows 11

Microsoft has released an update for Notepad, version 11.2504.50.0, to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, introducing formatting features such as bold text, italics, hyperlinks, lists, and headers. The update includes a formatting toolbar and Markdown support, allowing users to switch between styled content and raw Markdown syntax. Users can disable formatting or revert to plain text, but the changes suggest a shift towards a more complex word processor. The update is free as part of Windows 11, but concerns exist regarding the potential loss of Notepad's simplicity.
Microsoft releases a bold new update for Notepad
Winsage
May 30, 2025

Microsoft releases a bold new update for Notepad

Microsoft is updating its Windows Notepad app with new text formatting options, including bold and italic styling, hyperlinks, lists, and Markdown support. This update is currently available to testers in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. A new formatting toolbar has been added at the top of the application, allowing easy access to these features. Users can toggle between formatted Markdown and Markdown syntax views. Notepad retains its plain text functionality, and users can clear formatting or disable the new features in the app settings. This update follows the introduction of an AI-powered Write function, enhancing Notepad's capabilities.
WordPad is dead in Windows 11, but Notepad is absorbing its skills
Winsage
May 30, 2025

WordPad is dead in Windows 11, but Notepad is absorbing its skills

Microsoft has announced updates to Notepad, integrating "lightweight formatting" capabilities that include support for markdown input and file formats, bold and italic fonts, and hyperlinks, accessible via a new toolbar. These features are not in testing and will be available on Windows PCs soon. This shift follows the retirement of WordPad in late 2023, leaving a gap for basic text editing. The enhancements position Notepad as a viable replacement for WordPad. Additionally, Microsoft is introducing the Edit app, an open-source command-line interface, to complement Notepad's new features and improve user experience.
Text Formatting in Notepad begin rolling out to Windows Insiders
Winsage
May 30, 2025

Text Formatting in Notepad begin rolling out to Windows Insiders

Notepad version 11.2504.50.0 is rolling out to users in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. The update introduces lightweight formatting with support for Markdown-style input, allowing users to apply bold, italic, hyperlinks, simple lists, and headings using a new formatting toolbar. Users can revert to plain text or switch between formatted Markdown and Markdown syntax views easily. There is also an option to disable formatting support in the app settings.
Microsoft now testing Notepad text formatting in Windows 11
Winsage
May 30, 2025

Microsoft now testing Notepad text formatting in Windows 11

Microsoft has introduced text formatting capabilities in the Windows 11 Notepad application, allowing users to utilize Markdown-style input. This feature is part of the Windows 11 24H2 update for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. Users can apply formatting options such as bold, italic, hyperlinks, lists, and headings, while also having the option to revert to plain text easily. The update is being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels with version 11.2504.50.0 of the app. This enhancement is part of a broader initiative to modernize Notepad, which has included features like multiple tabs, a built-in character counter, spell check, autocorrect, and AI-powered text summarization and generation. Users can disable new AI functionalities or uninstall the app to revert to the classic notepad.exe program.
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool gets a handy upgrade it should’ve had from day one
Winsage
May 28, 2025

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool gets a handy upgrade it should’ve had from day one

Microsoft has updated the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 to version 11.2504.38.0, introducing a built-in color picker that allows users to determine exact color values from their screen in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. The color picker operates by hovering a dropper icon over any area of the screen. Users can also zoom in or out for precision using Ctrl and the +/- keys. Additionally, an AI-powered feature called Perfect Screenshot intelligently resizes screenshots based on selected content. Users can access this feature through keyboard shortcuts by holding the Ctrl key while invoking the Snipping Tool. These features are currently being tested for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels, with a gradual rollout expected.
Windows 11's new Color Picker tool makes finding color codes a breeze
Winsage
May 27, 2025

Windows 11’s new Color Picker tool makes finding color codes a breeze

Windows 11 has introduced a new color picker tool that allows users to obtain HEX, RGB, and HSL color codes without third-party applications. This feature is part of an enhanced Snipping Tool, which includes automatic cropping and GIF conversion. Users can access the color picker by using the shortcut Win + Shift + S, where a dropper icon will appear, enabling them to hover over any color on their screen to see the corresponding color codes. This tool is currently in testing and available only to Windows Insiders with Snipping Tool version 11.2504.38.0 installed.
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