Notepad Finally Gets Spellcheck and Autocorrect After 41 Years

After 41 years, Microsoft has finally added spellcheck and autocorrect to Notepad in Windows 11. These features, which are now considered basic, were initially premium features in other word processors like Microsoft Word. The update marks a significant change for the once-barebones text editor, which has seen a recent resurgence in popularity with the addition of dark mode, tabs, history, and Copilot integration.

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