Markdown in Notepad: A Sneaky Big Upgrade
Notepad Upgrade Welcome to easy formatting in Notepad: Notepad in Windows 11 is gaining Markdown support. Sometimes even something simple like writing down information feels needlessly complicated, doesn’t it? You could jot it down on a paper sticky note. But then that info gets stuck — literally — wherever you stick it. Digital sticky notes are a thing, but not a very good one. You could open up a Word document and start typing away. But Word can be a little resource-intensive, and you don’t need 90% of the settings in there for taking quick notes. Then there’s Notepad — good ol’ Notepad. It’s good for taking the simplest notes imaginable, but that’s it. No headings, no formatting to speak of. Even a bulleted list isn’t all that feasible. We used to have something called WordPad, an app that kind of bridged the gap between the two. But Microsoft killed off WordPad last year . If you’re frustrated by the huge gap between Notepad and Word, you’re not alone. And good news: Microsoft se...