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Windows Notepad is now a better Markdown text editor

More Markdown features are coming to Notepad.
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7 reasons VS Code is the best text editor, even if you're not a developer

You might think VS (Visual Studio) Code is just for programmers. After all, it looks like a complex tool filled with cryptic code and a developer-focused interface. But that couldn't be further from ...
InfoQ

Microsoft Announced Edit, New Open-Source Command-Line Text Editor for Windows at Build 2025

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. In this episode, Thomas Betts chats with ...
PC World

A new default text editor is coming soon to Windows 11

When MS-DOS 5.0 was launched in 1991, one of its major innovations was the MS-DOS Editor, a classic text editor that quickly became popular with users. These days, it’s old news—yet fondly remembered.
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Add Lightweight Command-Line Text Editor 'Edit' to Windows 11

Microsoft is preparing to bring a new command-line text editor called Edit to Windows 11, which is made for users who want a simple and lightweight tool for editing text files. Edit is now available ...
TechCrunch

Microsoft open sources a command-line text editor and more at Build

At its Build 2025 conference, Microsoft open sourced a number of apps and tools, including a new command-line text editor for Windows called Edit. Open source software may not earn the company direct ...