Windows has a bunch of built-in apps that add layers of functionality to your computer. One of the oldest and most popular is Notepad, a simple text editor that has remained largely unchanged since 1983. Perhaps minimalism is the reason why Notepad holds a special place in my heart.
Simple, Convenient, and Effective
I can’t stress this enough: The Notepad app is one of the simplest (but still useful) apps that exists. As soon as you open the app, you’re greeted with a white empty canvas ready to be typed on. Notepad has always been like this; it only received minor redesigns and small feature updates. For instance, Windows 11 introduced a new Notepad with dark mode, a better find and replace, and some layout tweaks.
Notepad on Windows 10.