Microsoft Adds Spellcheck and Autocorrect to Notepad After 41 Years

The iconic text editor in Windows 11 now features spellcheck and autocorrect, but some users find the changes controversial.

Notepad's new features include red underlines for misspelled words and automatic corrections.
Users can right-click misspelled words to see suggested corrections or add words to a custom dictionary.
Spellcheck and autocorrect can be disabled or customized for different file types in Notepad settings.
The update follows other recent enhancements like dark mode, tabs, and AI integration.
Some users argue that these additions contradict Notepad's minimalist design philosophy.