Microsoft Adds Spellcheck and Autocorrect to Windows 11 Notepad
Microsoft has quietly introduced spellcheck and autocorrect features to Windows 11 Notepad, as reported by The Verge. While these features were initially tested in limited preview in March, they are now available to all users. This update is particularly noteworthy considering Notepad’s long history, dating back to 1983, and the fact that spellcheck is only being added now.
Naturally, the functionality of spellcheck and autocorrect in Notepad mirrors that of Microsoft Word. Users will see squiggly lines under misspelled words, allowing them to correct them with a simple right-click. The Verge also noted that users have the option to disable spellcheck and autocorrect for specific file types, especially those related to coding, as well as the ability to turn off these features entirely. While Notepad was not originally designed for extensive writing that would benefit from spellcheck, users now have the option to utilize it for such purposes.
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