Windows 10: Microsoft Previews New Windows 11 Features For Notepad And Paint

Notepad Gains Expanded Markdown And Faster Text Generation


Microsoft has revealed a set of upcoming updates for Windows 11 built-in apps, with notable improvements coming to Notepad.

Notepad is receiving expanded Markdown support. New syntax options include strikethrough formatting and nested lists, building on earlier Markdown features. Users can continue to rely on keyboard shortcuts, but Microsoft has also added toolbar controls for applying formatting without typing Markdown manually.



Another visible change is a new Welcome Experience. This popup appears when Notepad receives feature updates and highlights what has changed. With Notepad now updated more frequently than in the past, the screen is intended to help users keep track of new capabilities without scanning release notes.

Microsoft is also improving AI-powered text generation in Notepad. Generated text will now appear using a streaming effect, displaying responses as they are created instead of waiting for the full output to complete. The change is designed to make results feel faster, even when generation time stays the same.

Paint Adds AI Coloring Book Mode And Better Fill Control

AI Coloring Book For Copilot+ PCs


Updates are also coming to Microsoft Paint. The most eye-catching addition is a new AI-powered Coloring Book mode. Available on Copilot+ PCs, the feature uses the device’s NPU to generate outline-style drawings based on text prompts.

Users can open Paint, select the Coloring Book option from the Copilot menu, and describe the scene they want. Paint then generates a set of black-and-white outlines designed to be colored in, turning simple prompts into printable or editable coloring pages.



Adjustable Fill Tolerance


Paint is also gaining a fill tolerance control. This lets users decide how aggressively the fill tool applies color within a selected area. Lower tolerance values prevent color from bleeding into nearby regions, making the tool more useful for detailed drawings and outlines.

Availability And Rollout


The new Notepad and Paint features are rolling out first to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels. Microsoft says they will reach all Windows 11 users in the coming weeks, with the Coloring Book mode limited to supported Copilot+ PCs.

Users interested in the Markdown changes or new Paint tools should check app updates regularly, as these improvements are being delivered through app updates rather than full Windows feature releases.

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Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue to offer its graphics program Paint.

In a recent update, it had listed Paint as a feature that would be either removed or no longer developed.

Paint, renowned for its simplicity, has been part of the Windows operating system since its launch in 1985.

Microsoft suggested it would not remain on Windows 10 by default but did say it would be available for free on the Windows Store.

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Unable to open Notepad or MS Paint

I have a desktop PC with Windows 10. I use both Notepad and MS Paint frequently and they both recently stopped opening. Clicking the taskbar shortcuts to open them doesn't cause them to open; the mouse switches to the "loading" throbber, but reverts back after about a second without opening any windows. The same thing occurs when I locate the *.exe files in the system32 folder. There is no error message or change in state to screenshot.

The following descriptions say "Notepad," but in each case I have tried the steps for both MS Paint and Notepad, and I'm looking for help with both. Based on suggestions from around the internet I have tried:

1. running notepad as an administrator (both from the taskbar shortcut and by locating notepad.exe in the file explorer).
   
2. resetting the cache for the Windows store (using "WSReset.exe") and then running notepad.
   
3. uninstalling and then reinstalling notepad via Settings>Apps and features>Optional features.
   
4. restarting computer
   
5. updating computer and then restarting
   
6. uninstalling notepad, restarting, reinstalling notepad.
   

Windows specifications from Settings>System>About are:

Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎1/‎16/‎2023
OS build 19045.2728
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4190.0

 

New Microsoft Notepad

Hello xtremeleafan,

I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I want to apologize if you encountered this issue. I understand you want to install the New Microsoft Notepad. You don't have notepad on your system? Version 195410 is for Windows Insider Preview
Build.

Press Start then search Manage optional features

Check if Notepad is on the list, If not

Click Add a feature then select notepad

Press WIN+R to open Run

Type: notepad then hit Enter

Navigate to this location then check notepad on the list

C:\WINDOWS\system32

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

Sincerely



Independent Advisor