Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to the classic Notepad app on Windows 11, enhancing its functionality by adding support for rich text formatting. Users can now easily apply bold, italics, underline, bullet points, and numbered lists directly inside Notepad, transforming it from a simple plain-text editor to a more versatile tool suitable for note-taking, basic document drafting, and quick formatting tasks without opening heavier word processors.
This move marks a big shift for Notepad, which has traditionally focused on minimalism and plain text. The upgrade aims to improve productivity for casual users who want a lightweight but somewhat formatted note experience. Microsoft also hinted at future updates that could integrate features like tables and more advanced editing tools, blurring the line between Notepad and other lightweight editors.
