Microsoft revamps Notepad with formatting, hyperlinks, and AI

Microsoft's Notepad is receiving a significant update, introducing text formatting options like bold, italic, and hyperlinks. This marks a major upgrade for the classic Windows text editor. The update, currently available to Canary and Dev Channel testers, also includes Markdown support and generative AI writing assistance. A new "Format" tab houses the styling options, allowing for structured writing within the app. While the update offers enhanced functionality, users can disable formatting if preferred. The addition of AI writing tools was announced recently, further expanding Notepad's capabilities.