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Notepad is changing fast in Windows 11, but many users say its simplicity is slipping away.
Windows 11's Notepad app has new features in the works, and not everyone is happy about them. Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channel on Windows 11 can now test two new features for Notepad.
Microsoft announced the additions recently in a blog post.
Notepad backlash
Notepad has gained several features of late, not all of which have been well received.
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Many have already complained about Microsoft adding more AI to Notepad.
"Why are they not letting notepad be the super light and efficient tool that it is," said Reddit user chobolicious88. "I swear, MS doesnt even understand their own products, just feature bloat at this point."
Similar sentiments were shared by several people in the same thread.
"I don’t even trust using Notepad anymore. It used to be a super light, simple tool for quick notes and now it comes baked with AI and a bunch of unnecessary features nobody asked for," said user FrozeGate. "At this point, they might as well have everyone use Word instead."
Others joked about how Microsoft killed WordPad only to gradually add features from that app into Notepad.
AI fatigue is a growing issue. Tech giants, including Microsoft, continue to push AI and introduce AI features where many feel those tools are unnecessary. The reaction to the latest addition to Notepad is another echo of the growing frustration across the community.
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Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 4:03 am AEST (my time).
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