Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11 are receiving an update introducing spellcheck in Notepad. The feature highlights misspelled words, provides suggestions, and supports multiple languages, enhancing the editing experience.

Spellcheck in Notepad Begins Rolling Out to Windows Insiders

Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11 are in for a treat!

What’s New

The latest update to Notepad (version 11.2402.18.0) introduces spellcheck and autocorrect functionality.

Major Updates

Misspelled words are now highlighted in red, with suggestions for easy corrections as you type.

What’s Important to Know

Spellcheck supports multiple languages and can be customized for different file types in Notepad settings.

“We are beginning to roll out spellcheck in Notepad, so it may not be available to all Insiders…”

Getting started with spellcheck is simple – just click on a misspelled word to see suggested spellings.

Feedback is encouraged through the Feedback Hub under Apps > Notepad for further enhancements.

Conclusion

This update brings a long-awaited feature to Notepad, enhancing the user experience for Windows Insiders.

Notepad update brings spellcheck feature to Windows Insiders

Misspelled words are automatically underlined in red

Autocorrect feature fixes common typing mistakes

Users can easily correct mistakes by selecting suggested spellings

Spellcheck supports multiple languages and can be toggled on or off for different file types

From the Windows Blog

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