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Notepad After 40 Years: Spellcheck and Autocorrect Arrive, with Safeguards for Coders
More than four decades after it first shipped as a bare‑bones text utility, Windows Notepad is finally learning to spell. Microsoft has begun rolling out real‑time spellcheck and autocorrect to...
Notepad’s Bloated Right-Click Menu Gets a Compact, Two-Tier Overhaul in Latest Windows 11 Insider Build
Windows Insiders running the latest Notepad build are waking up to a friendlier right-click menu—one that finally tucks the stampede of AI and reference commands beneath a tight row of classic...
Notepad Insider Build 11.2507.26.0 Adds Quick-Action Row to Context Menu
Microsoft has pushed a redesigned context menu for Notepad to Windows Insiders, placing Copy, Cut, Paste, Select All, and Delete in a single row of quick actions. The change, part of Notepad version...
Spell Check Distracting You? Here’s How to Stop Red Underlines in Word
Microsoft Word's red underlines can be both a blessing and a curse. While they help catch spelling errors, they can also become distracting, especially when working with technical terms, names, or...
Microsoft Teams 2025 Update: Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts & Productivity Boosters
Microsoft Teams has taken a significant leap forward in 2025 with the introduction of customizable keyboard shortcuts, a feature long requested by power users. This update transforms how...
Notepad on Windows 11: How Microsoft Transformed a Classic Text Editor
Few applications have stood the test of time on Windows quite like Notepad. For decades, this minimalist text editor has been a staple for quick notes, code snippets, and configuration file edits....
Windows 11 Notepad Upgraded: AI Tools, Rich Text & More Boost Productivity
Microsoft's humble Notepad, a staple of Windows for decades, is undergoing its most significant transformation yet in Windows 11. The once-basic text editor now boasts AI-powered tools, rich text...
Microsoft Notepad's Major Upgrade: AI, Markdown & Productivity Features
Microsoft Notepad, the quintessential text editor bundled with Windows for decades, has received its most significant upgrade yet. The latest version introduces AI-powered features, Markdown support,...
Restore Broken Spell Check in Microsoft Word: 5 Proven Fixes
Microsoft Word's spell check is an essential tool for catching typos and grammatical errors, but when it stops working, it can disrupt your workflow. Whether you're using Word in Office 365 or a...
Microsoft Teams Introduces AI-Powered Multilingual Spell Check to Enhance Workplace Communication
Introduction In today's fast-paced digital workplace, effective communication is paramount. Microsoft Teams, a leading collaboration platform, has taken a significant step forward by introducing an...
Windows 11 Notepad Gets 6 Major Upgrades: Dark Mode, Tabs, Spell Check & More
Microsoft's Notepad, the quintessential text editor bundled with Windows for decades, has undergone a remarkable transformation in Windows 11. Once a barebones application, Notepad now boasts modern...
Windows 11 Spell-Check & Autocorrect: Features, Setup, and Privacy Guide
For millions of Windows 11 users, typos and spelling errors remain persistent digital gremlins sabotaging professional emails, critical documents, and casual communications alike. While many...