Notepad Updates in Microsoft Store

Amanda Langowski and Brandon LeBlanc from the Windows Insiders Program announced the Cumulative Update Build 21337.1010 (KB5001618). This build includes a number of quality improvements and fixes, such as unresponsive icons on the taskbar, and updating File Explorer layout.

“Notepad has been the fast and simple text editor on Windows for over 30 years, and now it’s available in the Microsoft Store! View, edit, and search through plain text documents and source code files instantly.”

Source: Notepad Description – Microsoft Store

According to the Windows Insider source, one of the improvements included Notepad. Not only did it give it a brand new icon (shown above), it will also have the ability to be updated in the Microsoft Store.


If you’d like to sign up to be in the Windows Insiders Program, you can register here, accept the terms and you’ll receive a Welcome E-mail. Be certain to read the Important Notice before agreeing to join, as it adds a variety of risks to your computer.


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