text formatting

  1. The Evolution of Notepad: From Plain Text to Markdown and Rich Formatting in Windows

    Notepad, the humble text editor that has shipped with nearly every version of Windows since 1983, has undergone more change in the past three years than in the preceding four decades. This remarkable transformation has culminated in a major update that not only enhances the classic simplicity of...
  2. Windows Notepad Gets Modern with Markdown Support and Text Formatting in Windows 11

    For decades, Notepad has remained one of the simplest yet most enduring applications bundled with Windows, offering a no-frills environment for jotting down quick notes, editing configuration files, and even basic programming. Despite its longevity and ubiquity, Notepad’s feature set has...
  3. Microsoft’s Notepad Gets Modern: Markdown Support, AI Experiments & the Future of Windows Utility

    Notepad, the humble text editor that has been a staple of Windows for decades, is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its long history. With the latest updates for Windows 11, Microsoft is equipping Notepad with advanced features such as Markdown support and even...
  4. Microsoft Notepad Gets a Modern Makeover with Formatting and AI Features

    For nearly four decades, Windows Notepad has stood as the epitome of digital simplicity. Long favored by programmers, writers, and anyone needing a blank canvas for their thoughts, Notepad has remained virtually unchanged through successive iterations of Windows. Its minimalist interface...
  5. Microsoft Notepad Gets Modernized with Markdown and AI Features: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has recently undergone significant updates that have sparked a mix of enthusiasm and concern among users. The introduction of lightweight formatting and Markdown support, alongside AI-powered features like the "Rewrite"...
  6. Microsoft Notepad Gets Major Update with Text Formatting & Markdown Support

    Microsoft has recently unveiled a significant update to its Notepad application, introducing advanced text formatting capabilities that enhance user experience and productivity. This update, currently available to Windows Insider users in the Canary and Dev Channels of Windows 11, marks a...
  7. Windows Notepad Gets a Modern Upgrade: Markdown Support and Formatting Features

    Notepad, the long-standing staple of Windows utilities, has always been synonymous with simplicity and minimalism. For decades, its deliberate lack of feature bloat distinguished it from more complex text editors and word processors. Yet, with the newest update for Windows 11, Microsoft has...
  8. Windows Notepad's New Features: Is Microsoft Word Still Necessary?

    Microsoft's recent enhancements to Notepad in Windows 11 have introduced features such as bold, italics, and hyperlinks, prompting discussions about its role compared to more advanced word processors like Microsoft Word. This development raises the question: with Notepad's new capabilities, is...
  9. Windows Notepad 2025 Update: New Formatting and AI Features Explained

    The humble Notepad application, first introduced with Windows 1.0 in 1985, has long been a minimalistic staple for quick note-taking, code edits, and jotting down reminders. For nearly four decades, it has steadfastly resisted the substantial feature creep seen in other Windows accessories...
  10. Microsoft Notepad Gets Rich Text and Markdown Support: A Game-Changer for Windows Users

    For decades, Microsoft Notepad has been synonymous with the simplest way to jot down ideas, edit configuration files, or whip up scripts on Windows. Its minimalist interface and unwavering adherence to pure plain text have made it a staple for power users, developers, and anyone who values a...
  11. Microsoft Notepad Gets Light Text Formatting & Markdown Support in Windows Insider

    Notepad, one of the most iconic and enduring applications in the Windows ecosystem, has entered a new chapter with the introduction of lightweight text formatting for users enrolled in the Windows Insider Canary and Dev Channels. This seemingly simple update, bundled in version 11.2504.50.0...
  12. Windows Notepad 2023: The Evolution of Microsoft's Classic Text Editor

    The humble Notepad app, a staple of the Windows experience since the earliest days of Microsoft’s operating system, has undergone a remarkable transformation. While for decades it was considered the epitome of simplicity—a fast-launching, no-frills utility for jotting notes, inspecting log...
  13. Notepad Gets a Major Upgrade: Native Text Formatting Now Available in Windows 11

    For years, Notepad has stood as one of Windows’ most iconic applications—familiar, minimalist, and largely untouched by the kind of feature creep that has shaped modern software. Yet, beneath its simple interface, Notepad has quietly evolved. Now, with the latest update rolling out to Windows...
  14. Microsoft Notepad Update: Now Supports Text Formatting with Markdown in Windows 11

    Microsoft has announced a significant update to Notepad, introducing text formatting capabilities for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. This enhancement, available in Notepad version 11.2504.50.0, marks a substantial evolution for the application, traditionally known...
  15. Microsoft Turns Notepad into a Lightweight Rich Text Editor in Windows 11

    The Windows Notepad application has long been an icon of simplicity—a minimalist text editor adored by programmers, students, and anyone needing a quick digital jotter. For decades, Notepad stood still against the tides of changing technology, its spartan design a bastion of functionality...
  16. Windows 11 What is the ideal line height to font size ratio?

    While there is no perfect line height, a good rule of thumb is to set it at approximately 150% of the font size. While there is no perfect line height, a good rule of thumb is to set it at approximately 150% of the font size.
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    How can I enter brightly colored text in the subject line of my email?

    Hello, my Mom is approaching her 70th birthday and I would like to send her a happy birthday email with a brightly colored: Happy 70th Birthday Mom text in the subject line of the email. Is there a way that I can do this? I have Yahoo mail and gmail accounts. Thank you
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    Windows 7 How to Change Text Color in Word Processor: Need Help with Formatting Issues

    How can I type a letter in a colour other than Black? I have tried formatting a different colour, but the text always returns to Black.. Any help will be most welcome.
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    Windows 7 Trouble Copying Names and Addresses to Word in Windows 7

    I am trying to copy names and addresses from a web page to copy them in a Word doc, (Windows 7). All i get is a circle rotating on the blank doc. I click the 'W' font and a box appears. It asks if I want to close the programme. I click yes and a bar appears saying it is searching for faults then...
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    Windows 10 Marked text, press caps lock to make the text to caps

    Got no idea if this is right thread, but i got this idea. when u mark texts, you can just press caps lock to make everything in caps, and ofc toggle so hitting caps lock again will make the text small again Someone make this happen, because its not a stupid idea.