You can make Text files open directly in Notepad++ instead of Notepad in Windows 11/10. Learn how to make Notepad++ as the default Text Editor.

To make Notepad files always open in a new or separate window in Windows 11, open Notepad setting and change the 'Opening files' option.

Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much Each use of AI in Notepad and Paint in Windows 11 chews up a credit from a Microsoft 365 subscription.

Notepad now allows you to write Markdown without installing anything extra. Use toolbar shortcuts to apply formatting, switch views, and clear formatting when needed.

Open Notepad and click the pin-shaped button on the title bar to keep the Notepad window on top. Go to SnapFiles.com and download the DeskPins ZIP file.

I just upgraded to Windows XP Professional from Windows 98 (I didn't a complete wipe of the hdd and reinstalled everything). In Win 98 I replaced my notepad with metapad (just by changing metapad ...