Notepad just received an update that adds new features to the classic app. Notepad has been around since 1983, holding strong as a basic text editor with a clean interface and minimal features. Microsoft took a bold step with its most recent update to Notepad by adding lightweight formatting features.
I say the additions are bold somewhat in jest, though any change to Notepad is noteworthy to some extent. Those who still use the app in 2025 often choose it for its basic design. Quite a few people were upset when Microsoft added Copilot to Notepad.
