Microsoft removes Copilot button from Notepad, replaces it with a pen icon and writing tools menu while moving AI settings to advanced features for a cleaner, less cluttered Windows 11 experience.

Microsoft previously confirmed that it’ll reduce “unnecessary Copilot entry points” in apps like Notepad, and we observed some of the changes were already rolling out to Windows Insiders. Today, I ...

It’s finally happening! The Notepad app for Windows Insiders has officially ditched Copilot branding in favour of a subtler “Writing tools” icon. Earlier, Notepad had a very prominent, colorful ...

According to Windows Latest, Microsoft hinted at the feature in an email sent to Windows Insiders. The preview showcased a new Notepad version that includes an “insert image” toggle. Source: Windows ...

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown files. Notepad has long been Windows’ quiet utility knife. It opens ...

Windows Notepad has changed a lot over the years. Microsoft has added tabs, Markdown support, bold and italic text, links, Copilot integration, and more recently, tables. The next addition will be ...

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PCWorld reports that Windows Notepad’s new Markdown support feature has introduced a serious remote code execution vulnerability with a high CVSS score of 8.8/7.7. The security flaw allows malicious ...

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In context: Microsoft is going in some very wild directions with Windows development, with Notepad being one of the most outstanding guinea pigs in AI and design experimentations. Notepad now has the ...