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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
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.