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Notepad Gets Image Support: WordPad Feature Returns
20 Feb
Summary
- Notepad will soon support images, a feature once in WordPad.
- Image support is an optional feature, controllable in settings.
- The feature is currently in early testing for Windows Insiders.

Microsoft is significantly upgrading its Notepad application by introducing support for images. This functionality, notably absent from Notepad until now but a staple of the now-discontinued WordPad, is being integrated as part of its rich formatting options. Users will find a new image button within Notepad's toolbar.
This new image support is an optional feature. For users who prefer to keep Notepad minimal, the option to disable image support will be readily available within the application's settings. This ensures flexibility for users while making the text editor more versatile.
At present, this enhancement is undergoing early testing. Access is limited to Windows Insiders, indicating that a broader release is still some time away. While an exact launch date for all users has not been confirmed, expectations point towards a potential rollout in the spring.
The ongoing development suggests Microsoft's strategy to evolve Notepad into a more capable text editing tool, potentially filling the void left by WordPad.




