Microsoft now testing Notepad text formatting in Windows 11

Microsoft announced today that the Windows 11 Notepad application is getting a text formatting feature supporting Markdown-style input. The feature is being introduced one year after Microsoft removed the WordPad basic word processing app that had text formatting capabilities, with the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. "With this update, we are introducing lightweight formatting in Notepad, providing additional flexibility in how you structure content across your files," said Dave Grochocki, a Principal Product Manager Lead at Microsoft. "The experience supports Markdown style input and files for users who prefer to work directly with the lightweight markup language. To get started, use the new formatting toolbar to apply formatting as you type or to selected text, including bold and italic styling, hyperlinks, and support for simple lists and headings." To switch to plain text in the currently opened document, you can quickly remove formatting ... Read full article.