Markdown Comes to Notepad
Microsoft has quietly added Markdown support to Windows 11’s Notepad app and it’s much more than a cosmetic upgrade. This deceptively simple addition brings formatting tools, live previews, and enhanced functionality for writers, developers, and everyday users.
By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor
July 9, 2025
That’s exactly what’s happening with Notepad, the no-frills text editor that’s been tucked into Windows since 1985.
Here's a Cool Tip: Try Markdown in Windows 11 Notepad.
Notepad just got a jolt of modernity with native Markdown support, and for anyone who writes, formats, or takes notes, this update is worth a closer look.
Most of us know Markdown as the whisper-light formatting language used on GitHub, Reddit, and countless blogs.
But with Microsoft’s newest update to Notepad in Windows 11, Markdown gets its own toolbar, live preview, and a faster workflow—without needing plugins or third-party editors.