XNotePad - A Comparison Between Notepad and XNotePad ++
A straightforward text editing program available as part of every edition of Windows since the release of Windows 1.0 in 1985. Notepad allows you to create text files and save them with a.txt extension that can be accessed with any other app that can open text files.
The basic program is easy to use and is especially well suited for coding. It supports basic formatting such as bold, italics, and underline, but it isn't able to print.
Notepad ++ is more advanced than the basic program and is better suited for users who want to create documents with more extensive formatting. It also comes with plugin features that add additional functionality such as syntax highlighting for various programming languages. These can be added through the plugins menu, which makes it easier to keep up with new features and improvements.
Both programs offer a range of keyboard shortcuts to help you be more productive. If you run into trouble with either program, you can find online help for both on the developer's website or in the community forums. In the forum, you can talk about technical issues, ask questions, or post a solution.
Microsoft converted Notepad into a Microsoft Store app in order to make it independent of Windows updates. This change was made in order to allow the program to update more frequently, and as a result, Notepad has appeared on the Microsoft Store thrice in three years.