Microsoft has added spell check and autocorrect features to Notepad for Windows 11 after 41 years.

The spell check highlights misspelled words in red and offers correction suggestions when right-clicked.

Notepad has been receiving updates since 2018, including tabs, autosave, character count, and potential AI integration with Copilot.

The latest Windows 11 update has caused gaming performance issues, leading to a hold on the 22H2 update for affected devices.

Microsoft addressed 68 vulnerabilities in Windows with a new patch and teased the upcoming major Windows 11 update, 'Moment 2,' expected in early 2023.

Notepad is becoming a more prominent option for basic word processing, though free alternatives like Microsoft Word or LibreOffice are available.

Rumors suggest AI-based features like a 'Cowriter' pop-up menu may integrate with Copilot for text editing assistance, while WordPad is being phased out of Windows.