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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