Microsoft Notepad Debuts Autocorrect, Spellcheck After Over 40 Years—Do People Still Use It?

Since the early days of Microsoft, Notepad has been known to be part of what Windows offers users, but it is only now that it has been upgraded to include new features to enjoy. Windows 11 users may now enjoy Notepad to help them autocorrect the erroneous typed words and spellcheck the content, a feature long available to MS Word and other platforms.

Microsoft and Windows Notepad's renowned rivals have long employed advanced features, including Apple's TextEdit for the Mac.

Microsoft's Windows Notepad Debuts Autocorrect, Spellcheck

A new feature rolling out to all Windows 11 users is focusing on Notepad's much-needed upgrade, which debuts autocorrect and spellcheck for the program, according to Ars Technica. This is the first time that Microsoft and Windows have brought this feature to the app after many years, with its rivals offering the same experience and already having it available.

Users may turn on or off Notepad's autocorrect and spellcheck features in its settings, offering a powerful experience.

However, for specific coding files, the autocorrect and spellcheck features would be automatically turned off to not interfere with one's work.

Windows 11 Brings New Features to Notepad After 40 Years

As noted by The Verge, Windows 11 debuts these new features for Notepad after over 40 years since it was first introduced to the world and gained significance for what it has to offer. For users looking for this feature that is not yet available on their devices, do not worry; it is only natural, with Microsoft gradually rolling out this update, which will soon arrive for all.

Microsoft Windows and the Iconic Notepad App

Microsoft's Windows was one of the most popular and known operating systems during the early days of the computer. Part of what it has to offer are the basic programs available with the OS, including Notepad. When Windows 10 was the most advanced OS, Microsoft debuted an upgrade for Notepad that will allow it to properly read the content from non-Microsoft programs, including line breaks.

Fast-forward to 2021's debut of Windows 11. Microsoft claimed that it has not forgotten about Notepad in this latest company offering, offering new features for users to enjoy. First off, it has the Dark Mode that can help transform one's experience to a more suitable one for their preferences, including an updated undo interface and improvements on searching the text document.

Many remember Notepad as the program needed to create HTML executions that may be used on websites or other experiences, and until now, it has been used by some to write codes. However, for a long time, Microsoft gave this program little to no upgrades, especially for its basic experiences, but that changed now with its autocorrect and spellcheck arrival.