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Microsoft's plain text editor gets fancy as Notepad gains formatting options
Windows used to have an editor with formatting functionality, an application called "WordPad" that was ejected from the ...
Microsoft Supercharges Notepad, Paint & Snipping Tool with AI Upgrades
Microsoft has infused its longstanding Windows applications Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool with advanced AI capabilities.
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 ...
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Microsoft just gave Notepad spellcheck and autocorrect – but some Windows 11 users aren’t happy
It’s all a load of hot air As Tom’s points out, the feature is on by default, and indeed if you’re a regular Notepad user, the move will probably fly completely under your radar. Likely the ...
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Microsoft’s Notepad goes from a simple text editor to a mini-Word thanks to spell check and autocorrect - but could it lose its charm?
It also reports that beyond Notepad, Microsoft is experimenting with new sections in the Windows 11 settings menu and new user interface (UI) animations that will be included in this Windows ...
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How will Cowriter AI work in Windows 11's Notepad? New leak gives us a good idea
The Notepad user will be able to summon Cowriter and get the AI to rewrite chunks of text in much the same vein as previously seen with Copilot (formerly Bing Chat). So, you'll be able to have ...