Most code editors are similar to notepad.exe in that they are "text editors", but unlike notepad.exe they have functionality built into them to send the code into the compiler.

Notepad Becomes a Serious Writing Tool The latest Windows Insiders update brings Copilot AI to Windows Notepad. On Windows Insiders build version 26120.4161, I see the following new features in ...

What if the humble Notepad, a tool synonymous with simplicity, suddenly became your most powerful writing assistant? With the integration of Copilot, Microsoft has transformed this classic text ...

Time to say goodbye to Gemini and Photoshop? Microsoft is modernizing its classic Windows Notepad and Paint apps with AI features.

The update, currently rolling out to developer builds, enhances the simplicity of Notepad, but it still lacks several key features needed to rival Microsoft Word or Google Docs for serious writing.