How to use old Notepad version on Windows 11

Microsoft updated its note-taking tool Notepad on Windows with AI-powered features. The new version of Notepad can edit your text to make it longer, shorter, more formal, and more. Many people don't consider using the AI ​​features on Notepad, and it's possible that Microsoft may start charging for the AI ​​features. Here's how to use the old Notepad on Windows 11.

Instructions for using old Notepad versions on Windows 11

Step 1:

You press the Win + I key combination to access Settings on Windows. Next, the user clicks on Apps to access the application management interface on Windows.

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Step 2:

Looking at the next settings interface, click Advanced App Settings to access advanced app settings.

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Step 3:

Now we continue to click on App execution aliases in the new interface as shown below.

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Show the list of applications, you will disable the Notepad application on Windows .

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Step 4:

We press the Win + R key combination to open the Run dialog box. Then type notepad.exe in the Run dialog box and press Enter.

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Now you will see the old version of Notepad interface on Windows 11 as shown below.

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You can create a shortcut to the old version by right-clicking an empty area on the desktop, going to New and selecting Shortcut .

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Then enter notepad.exe in the box as shown to create a shortcut.

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If you launch Notepad from the Start menu, the newer version of the application opens instead of the older version.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 17 December 2024