Most code editors are similar to notepad.exe in that they are "text editors", but unlike notepad.exe they have functionality built into them to send the code into the compiler.

Software Apps After 40 years, Notepad on Windows 11 is finally getting this basic feature News By Colton Stradling published December 7, 2023 ...

The Notepad app on Windows 11 is getting an AI upgrade with a new "Explain with Copilot" feature that will break down and analyze text highlighted by the user.

The new Snipping Tool and Notepad upgrades will roll out first to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.