Apps Turn On or Off Automatically Save Session State for Notepad in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Notepad automatically saving the session state for your account in Windows 11.

Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.

Starting with the Notepad version 11.2307.22.0 update, Notepad will start automatically saving your session state allowing you to close Notepad without any interrupting dialogs and then pick up where you left off when you return. Notepad will automatically restore previously open tabs as well as unsaved content and edits across those open tabs. Saved session state does not impact any of your files, though, and it is still your choice whether to save or discard unsaved changes to files anytime you close a tab.

You can turn this feature off in app settings if you would prefer to have a fresh start every time you open Notepad.

Microsoft is rolling out this experience to Windows Insiders in the Beta, Canary, and Dev channels.



EXAMPLE: Notepad automatically saves your progress

Notepad_autosave.png



Here's How:

1 Open Notepad.

2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) button. (see screenshot below)

Notepad_autosave-1.png

3 In Settings, click/tap on When Notepad starts to expand it open. (see screenshot below)

4 Select (dot) Open content from the previous session (on - default) or Open a new window (off) for what you want.

Notepad_autosave-2.png



That's it,
Shawn Brink
 

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I like the idea.
 

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notepad will become notepad++ with scripting mark etc. etc.

at the end Microsoft create windows with their own software.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23h2 22631.2792
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    Toshiba Ultrabook Portege Z830 PT224L-01402S
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2677M CPU @ 1.80GHz
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    Portable PC (0x000003EC - 0x103CB030)
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I wonder why I don't have this option even though I'm on Notepad version 11.2307.27.0, a later one than the one shown in the screenshot here.
On Notepad Settings, I have only the first 4, up to the "Opening files" one.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
I wonder why I don't have this option even though I'm on Notepad version 11.2307.27.0, a later one than the one shown in the screenshot here.
On Notepad Settings, I have only the first 4, up to the "Opening files" one.
Hello, and welcome. :alien:

Currently this feature is only available in Insider builds of Windows 11. It's not quite yet available for public builds.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom self build
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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
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    2560x1440
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    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
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    Logitech wireless K800
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
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    Integrated Intel Arc
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    Poly Studio
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    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
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    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
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    Chrome and Edge
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    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Hello, and welcome. :alien:

Currently this feature is only available in Insider builds of Windows 11. It's not quite yet available for public builds.
Thank you! I had the impression that since I had a later app version, I should have this. But, I guess, that's not exactly how versions work in this case.
 

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Thank you! I had the impression that since I had a later app version, I should have this. But, I guess, that's not exactly how versions work in this case.
you will get it... if microsoft think you ready (for any microsoft's software, include update rolling version)
u will messed up and get "update killer" if you try to do manually.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23h2 22631.2792
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    Laptop
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    Toshiba Ultrabook Portege Z830 PT224L-01402S
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2677M CPU @ 1.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Portable PC (0x000003EC - 0x103CB030)
    Memory
    6,00 GB (5,90 GB usable)
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    Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
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    USB Generic
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    Built-in Laptop
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    1366x768
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    Toshiba THNSNB128GMCJ 128GB PCI-E M-SATA INTERNAL Solid State Drive(SSD)
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    Using USB Port K120
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    Using USB Port
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    Broadband 50 Mb/s
    Browser
    Edge Stable Only
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    Microsoft Defender Only
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    Screenshot Apps: Snipping Tools || I Try to use Everything from Microsoft Product
I finally got autosave feature on Notepad by installing new app version: 11.2309.28.0, this new app version is available via AdGuard Store for Fast channel.
 

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I finally got autosave feature on Notepad by installing new app version: 11.2309.28.0, this new app version is available via AdGuard Store for Fast channel.
my .27 notepad i get from app rg store too... ty for sharing new version. i will try now
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2677M CPU @ 1.80GHz
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    Portable PC (0x000003EC - 0x103CB030)
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ok.. .28 .... thank you ^_^
 

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    Toshiba Ultrabook Portege Z830 PT224L-01402S
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2677M CPU @ 1.80GHz
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    Portable PC (0x000003EC - 0x103CB030)
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    6,00 GB (5,90 GB usable)
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    Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
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    USB Generic
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    Built-in Laptop
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    1366x768
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    Toshiba THNSNB128GMCJ 128GB PCI-E M-SATA INTERNAL Solid State Drive(SSD)
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    Using USB Port K120
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    Broadband 50 Mb/s
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I wonder why I don't have this option even though I'm on Notepad version 11.2307.27.0
I was waiting for it, and today, Microsoft released it on the Store (as a fast channel for insiders).

Copy the link below (Microsoft Store Link):

Go to this link and paste the link above here. Select the "Fast", then press the "Tick" button! You get a list. Go to the bottom of the page and download "Microsoft.WindowsNotepad_11.2309.28.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle":

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Double-click on it (after download the file) and install it.

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    Win 11 Enterprise
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    i7
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    SSD
I was waiting for it, and today, Microsoft released it on the Store (as a fast channel for insiders).

Copy the link below (Microsoft Store Link):

Go to this link and paste the link above here. Select the "Fast", then press the "Tick" button! You get a list. Go to the bottom of the page and download "Microsoft.WindowsNotepad_11.2309.28.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle":

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Double-click on it (after download the file) and install it.

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OOT: what apps do you use for take screenshot ?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23h2 22631.2792
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    Laptop
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    Toshiba Ultrabook Portege Z830 PT224L-01402S
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2677M CPU @ 1.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Portable PC (0x000003EC - 0x103CB030)
    Memory
    6,00 GB (5,90 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
    Sound Card
    USB Generic
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built-in Laptop
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Toshiba THNSNB128GMCJ 128GB PCI-E M-SATA INTERNAL Solid State Drive(SSD)
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    Using USB Port K120
    Mouse
    Using USB Port
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    Broadband 50 Mb/s
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    Edge Stable Only
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    Microsoft Defender Only
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    Screenshot Apps: Snipping Tools || I Try to use Everything from Microsoft Product
Great thanks.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Spectre x360 2in1 14-eu0098nr (2024)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 4.8 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Arc
    Sound Card
    Poly Studio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" 2.8K OLED multitouch
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Internet Speed
    Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
Hello, and welcome. :alien:

Currently this feature is only available in Insider builds of Windows 11. It's not quite yet available for public builds.
I wonder if someone at Microsoft actually noticed that saving backups of notepad text files in some arcane, obfuscated temp folder actually isn't what every user wants.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows
    Computer type
    Laptop
I wonder if someone at Microsoft actually noticed that saving backups of notepad text files in some arcane, obfuscated temp folder actually isn't what every user wants.
Perhaps you didn’t consider that some people did want this and actually think that it is a great asset. I noticed you cranky in your other post also. But that’s fine I guess.
This thread helps you to learn how to turn it off, so in fact, you don’t have to want it or use it (y)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.3374
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    4 x LG 23MP75 1 x 24" LG M38H 1 x 32" LF6300 TV Monitor 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    2 x WD something Something 8TB HDD's / 2 x WD something Something 4TB HDD's / 1 x EVO 1TB SSD / 2 x QVO 1TB SSD's / 1 x EVO 250 GB SSD / 2 x QVO 1TB (External Hub) / 1 x EVO 1TB (Portable Backup Case)
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Full Tower
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 22621.2215
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Graphics processor is an Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
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