Question Latest version of Win11 Notepad doesn't ask if you want to save the file??

[mikeymikec]

I have a script I use for backing up computers before a migration/wipe, opened it in Notepad (11.2309.28.0) as usual, made the necessary changes to the script, clicked the X to close the app. It didn't ask to save the file like I'd normally expect, and it lost the changes to the file.

I've done this about three times on this computer now, same thing each time. Out of curiosity, I then thought I'd start notepad from a run prompt and do the same test with a plain text file, at which point it loaded three instances of Notepad including the various attempts I've made when editing this file. Then when I went to close each window it asked whether I wanted to save the file!

I heard about the recent update to Notepad, but this is the first I've heard of this saving weirdness.

 

[balloonshark]

It's a pain in the butt. The fixes are easy though.

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

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Notepad automatically saving the session state to open and continue where you left off 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...

www.elevenforum.com

 

[Flexcept]

It seems like the latest version of Win11 Notepad might have changed how it handles file saving. I haven't experienced this issue personally, but it could be a new feature or a bug in the update. Have you tried checking the settings or preferences to see if there's an option to enable the prompt? Sometimes, software updates can bring unexpected changes, so it's always good to explore the settings. If you can't find a solution, you might want to consider using alternative text editors like https://notesonline.com/ until the issue is resolved. They can offer similar functionality and might be more reliable for your needs.