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.

Changing Theme in Notepad can dbe done by accessing the Notepad Settings area. Learn how to change Notepad Theme to Dark in Windows 11.

And Notepad defaults to margin settings that don’t accommodate a typical 80-column text file. If you want a quick hard copy of your plain text files, the formatting change may distract from ...

However, you can keep the Notepad window on top of any other window by using a utility such as Actual Windows Manager, DeskPins or Always On Top.

When it comes to taking quick notes, most Windows users prefer Notepad. It's simple, pre-installed, and gets the job done — but is it the best option? While it serves its purpose for basic text ...

A recent update to Notepad on Windows 11 adds support for spell check and autocorrect. Microsoft hasn't announced the update, but we've already seen the features roll out to PCs.

Notepad won't require a Microsoft account to use, despite the initial impression. The sign-in prompt is actually for Copilot, not Notepad itself. Impending worry about future app requirements ...

For example, notepad.exe/s is not a valid argument because it does not contain a space. Instead you must add a space so it looks like notepad.exe /s. How to use Command Line Arguments ...

I use notepad.exe on an XP SP3 machine. I've lately noticed that the paper size is defaulting to A4, and I can't seem to switch it back to Letter. I've changed the setting in the Page Setup ...

While it is technically possible to open an Excel file in Notepad, this is not a good idea. Excel files are binary files that contain complex formatting and data structures. When you open an Excel ...