Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Want a simpler and faster text editor than Notepad? In this video, I'll show you how to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit as the default app for opening .txt files on Windows 11.

Microsoft has quietly brought back the classic Microsoft Edit command-line text editor. It's lightweight, distraction-free, and perfect if you only need a basic plain text editor.

In this tutorial:
Create a Microsoft Edit profile in Windows Terminal
Configure edit.exe as the command line
Customize the appearance
Set Microsoft Edit as the default app for .txt files
Replace Notepad completely for text files

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