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Microsoft is adding image support to Notepad on Windows 11 as part of its Markdown features. The enhancement reportedly has minimal impact on performance, will be enabled by default, and can be disabled in Settings. It’s being tested in Windows Insider builds and is planned for a wider rollout in the coming months.
Microsoft is dialing back its 'AI everywhere' plan in Windows 11, prioritizing bug fixes and core features to improve stability for over a billion users. Copilot integrations in basic apps like Notepad and Paint are under review and may be removed, while the forced AI button in every app has been paused due to low user interest and security concerns, as Microsoft redirects resources to address frequent BSODs and other issues after updates.
Notepad++’s updater was compromised in mid-2025, with attackers redirecting update traffic to malicious servers and exploiting weak verification in older versions. The campaign appeared targeted and persisted for months, with access lasting until December 2025. Official hashes/signatures were later published to help users verify installs. Users are urged to verify binaries against SHA-256 hashes, upgrade to patched releases (8.8.7+), and consider disabling auto-updates if unsure.
Microsoft confirmed a Windows Store server-side outage briefly prevented opening several Windows 11 inbox apps—Notepad, Snipping Tool, Paint, and even Windows Security—producing error 0x803F8001. The issue affected Store-based activation across apps, but Microsoft says a full fix has been rolled out and activation is now restored. The report also notes other Windows 11 problems tied to January 2026 updates, but the Store-related outage is considered resolved.
In Windows 11 Insider builds, Paint adds a 'Coloring book' AI tool that generates four templates from a text prompt via Copilot (with a new fill-tolerance slider), while Notepad gains streaming AI results for Write/Rewrite/Summarize and enhanced Markdown support, with a new welcome screen; both features appear on Canary/Dev channels and target Copilot-enabled PCs.
Microsoft rolled out AI features to Notepad and Paint in Windows 11 Insider builds (Canary/Dev). Notepad 11.2512.10.0 streams AI results for Write, Rewrite, and Summarize with faster previews and requires a Microsoft account; it also adds expanded Markdown support and a welcome screen. Paint 11.2512.191.0 adds an AI-generated Coloring Book (Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft account required) and a left-side Fill tool tolerance slider. Users can disable AI in settings or uninstall Notepad to revert to the classic apps, and Microsoft encourages feedback via the Windows Feedback Hub.
Microsoft has updated Notepad to include formatting options like bold, italics, hyperlinks, and Markdown support, sparking mixed reactions as it moves away from its traditional plain text simplicity. The update is currently in testing and can be disabled, but it raises concerns among users who valued Notepad's lightweight nature. The change follows the discontinuation of WordPad, leaving some questioning Microsoft's direction for basic text editing tools.
Microsoft is enhancing Notepad in Windows 11 with new lightweight formatting features, effectively replacing WordPad, which has been discontinued. The update includes markdown support, bold and italic fonts, and hyperlinks, aiming to provide a more versatile yet lightweight text editing experience, alongside the introduction of the open-source Edit app for command-line editing.
Microsoft has released a major update to Notepad for Windows 11, adding text formatting features such as bold, italic, hyperlinks, and Markdown support, along with a new formatting toolbar. The update also introduces an AI-powered writing feature, making Notepad more versatile and similar to Word. The new features are available for testing in the Canary and Dev Channels.
Microsoft has updated its Notepad app for Windows 11 with a new generative AI feature called Rewrite, which allows users to adjust the length, tone, and phrasing of text. This update, currently in preview for Windows Insiders, uses cloud processing and requires a Microsoft account. Additionally, the update promises significant improvements in app launch times, with some users experiencing over a 35% increase in speed.
The Notepad++ project is seeking help to shut down a copycat website, notepad[.]plus, that closely impersonates Notepad++ and poses potential security threats. Despite redirecting to the official downloads page, the lookalike site is accused of harboring malicious advertisements and diverting traffic from the legitimate Notepad++ website. While some community members dispute the risks posed by the unofficial site, the project urges users to obtain Notepad++ from its official website to ensure safety.
Microsoft has announced a preview release of Windows Notepad with built-in spellchecking and autocorrect features, marking a significant update for the long-neglected text editor. The update, currently available to Windows 11 Insiders, will highlight misspelled words and provide suggestions, as well as seamlessly fix common typing mistakes. Additionally, users can control settings for specific file types and ignore words in individual documents, with the autocorrect feature making automatic grammar and punctuation changes.
Microsoft is introducing a spellcheck feature to its Notepad app on Windows 11, allowing users to easily identify and correct misspelled words with suggestions and autocorrect. The feature will support multiple languages and can be toggled on or off for different file types. This addition follows a series of recent improvements to Notepad, including a character count, autosave option, dark mode, tabs, and AI integration.
Microsoft is integrating its Copilot AI into the Notepad application, allowing users to access explanations for highlighted text by hitting Ctrl + E or selecting "Explain with Copilot." The update is currently being tested with Windows Insiders and may eventually become available to the public. This move reflects Microsoft's ongoing focus on infusing AI into its products, with the company also introducing the ability to add shapes to captures in the Windows Snipping Tool alongside the Notepad update.
Microsoft is integrating its AI-powered Copilot into the Notepad app on Windows 11, allowing users to analyze and break down highlighted text. This new "Explain with Copilot" feature is available for testing by Windows Insider members and marks the first instance of Microsoft integrating Windows Copilot into in-box apps. Additionally, a leaked preview suggests that Microsoft is also working on bringing its AI-powered Cowriter to Notepad, enabling it to write entire text documents based on user criteria.