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KairosRivers
Iron Contributor
Mar 30, 2026

Windows 11 Feature Request: Notepad as Chromium Wrapped App

I suggest Windows 11 Notepad be built with WebView2 / CEF (Chromium), with stripped components for efficiency and HTML/CSS/JS UI animations.

 

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  • Jaxx-x's avatar
    Jaxx-x
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 03, 2026

    Microsoft's Windows 11 Notepad is a basic text editor that has been part of the Windows operating system for decades. However, with the advancements in web technologies and the growing demand for modern user interfaces, it's an excellent opportunity to rethink and rebuild Notepad using WebView2/CefSharp (Chromium) for a more efficient, feature-rich, and visually appealing experience.

  • MasonRock's avatar
    MasonRock
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 02, 2026

    I think this is a good suggestion. I hope Microsoft takes note of it.

  • benoit256's avatar
    benoit256
    Copper Contributor
    Mar 30, 2026

    I suggest fixing the startmenu ... Why fix something that's not broken?