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Windows Notepad is a simple and handy app to view and edit text documents and source code. If you've used Notepad before, you would know how easy it is to work on it.
In Windows 11, the Notepad is redesigned to blend with the visual design of the new OS. You can even set your favorite Notepad theme and font easily through its new Settings.
How to Set Your Preferred Theme for Notepad
Windows 11 Notepad now has its own Settings page from where you can set the Notepad theme you like.
If you choose the Use system setting, the theme you have set for Windows will reflect in the Notepad. You'll see the theme's colors across the various areas of the Notepad.
So you can enjoy the colors of a Windows 11 theme or even a favorite movie theme you download while you work on the Notepad. Also, if the system theme you have chosen is in Dark Mode, you can change the Notepad theme to Light mode while enjoying the system theme colors.
How to Choose Your Preferred Font for Notepad
You can access the Notepad Font settings from the Edit menu or the Settings page.
In Notepad, click the Edit button and choose Font from the menu. You directly get to the Font settings. Or click on the Settings icon on the top right. In the Settings page, click Font to expand the font settings.
Select a font by clicking on Family. The available fonts will appear in a dropdown list. Choose any font you prefer, like Candara, as in the screenshot below. At the bottom of the page, the font of the sentence: The sound of the ocean waves calms my soul. will change to your chosen font—you can preview a font before selecting it.
If you like using Notepad for its simplicity and uncluttered appeal, the experience of its new settings and themes will undoubtedly make your experience even better. Try it out and enjoy.
