US EditionNotepad Gets Formatting Options
- Microsoft released a Notepad update in late May 2025 that adds text formatting and Markdown support to Windows 11 Insider builds.
- This update follows Microsoft's 2024 removal of WordPad and recent efforts to modernize Notepad with features like spellcheck and AI text tools.
- The new toolbar includes bold, italic, hyperlinks, lists, and headings, and allows toggling between formatted Markdown and raw syntax for flexible editing.
- Principal product manager Dave Grochocki stated this introduces "lightweight formatting in Notepad" and supports users preferring Markdown for structured content.
- The update may signal a shift toward word processor–like features in Notepad but raises concerns about impact on traditional plaintext workflows.
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Notepad gets bold, italics, and Markdown support in latest update
Windows Insiders can now access a formatting toolbar in Notepad to apply text styling. This feature is currently available in the Canary and Dev channels, and past update patterns suggest it will eventually roll out to all Windows 11 users.Read Entire Article
Microsoft adds text formatting, Markdown support, and even automatic AI text generation to Notepad in Windows 11.
Microsoft Windows 11 update brings bold, italics and hyperlinks to Notepad: Is word still needed?
If you regularly use Windows Notepad, there is a major update which you will have to know about. As part of the latest Windows 11 developer build, Microsoft has added a slew of long-requested features to the humble Notepad app, including bold and italic formatting, headings, bulleted lists, and even hyperlinks. This is the biggest functional upgrade Notepad has received in years, marking a significant shift from its bare-bones design. For decade…
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