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

The next time you need to make a quick edit to a file, try Notepad. It's got plenty of features that help, regardless of whether you're editing code or configuration files, or writing text.

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.