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theregister.co.ukMicrosoft is meddling with Notepad again, this time adding a "What's New" screen so users know the latest indignities heaped on the once-humble text editor.
The "What's New" first-run experience will appear during startup to guide users through the app's latest features. According to Microsoft, "this dialog provides a quick overview of what's possible in Notepad and serves as a helpful starting point for both new and returning users." It can be closed and reopened by clicking a megaphone icon in the top-right of the toolbar.
As for "What's New" in version 11.2512.10.0, there are some more formatting options and the inevitable AI updates. Markdown support in the editor arrived last June, and Microsoft added tables in November 2025. This time around, the company has shoehorned in more markdown features, including strikethrough formatting and nested lists.
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