Windows 11: you will love using the new version of Notepad – Frandroid

The famous Notepad text editor will experience a big upheaval on Windows 11. Microsoft is indeed preparing a major update, which will bring with it a dark mode inevitably awaited.

Source: Microsoft via The Verge

Notepad is one of the oldest Windows applications, which debuted in 1985 on Windows 1.0. This text editor, which allows both to take notes but also to “clean” its content, will be the subject of a major update on Windows 11, we learn from XDA Developers and of The verge.

This is a strong position taken by Microsoft, which has not touched the Notepad for quite a while. Here, the idea is to harmonize the application with the graphic language of the new OS. And for the moment, only Insiders have access to it in the development channel, before a more global deployment.

Hello dark mode

Concretely, what should we expect in terms of changes? The first major addition is none other than a dark mode. This is news that will delight aficionados from dark fashion, which allow you to rest your eyes when using your computer in a dark environment.

Source: The Verge

To this dark mode is added the Mica effect, which plays on the color gradient in a subtle way. This allows you to add a little graphic depth and modernity, while keeping a beautiful visual consistency. The header of the tool, which is slightly more gray, is a good example to illustrate this effect.

In terms of ergonomics, the Redmond firm will also make some adjustments: the options buttons are larger and better highlighted. A button to access the parameters is also invited in the upper right corner, while a redesigned search bar (Ctrl + F) is also in the game.

A more thorough “Ctrl + Z”

The “Ctrl + Z” feature, which allows you to undo your last action, now goes further. So far, you can only go back once, which is a bit tight compared to other apps. This time, the new version of Notepad will allow you to undo several actions.

In short, Notepad should significantly change in form, with mini-changes in substance that do not upset the user experience. Now we have to wait until Microsoft rolls out this update to the general public.

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