Developers from the Windows Insider team explained that if the text is not selected, the total number of characters in the document is displayed.

“Notebook” continues to evolve

This feature adds to the list of improvements made to the Notepad app throughout the year, including:

• auto save,
• Introducing tabs for better document management,
• dark interface theme,
• Hexagon icon for interaction and settings.

Other useful additions

Apart from improving Notepad, Microsoft also focused on improving the widget section in Windows 11.

An opportunity arose in the last testing update close news feed and articles in widgetshas already managed to annoy many users.

Although these innovations are currently in the testing phase, Microsoft may make further adjustments before making them available to all Windows 11 users in early 2024.

These updates are in line with the company’s broader strategy to improve the usability and functionality of the operating system, reflecting current technology trends.