How to Add a Dark Notepad to Windows 10

Give a try to this quick procedure right away

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows 10’s Notepad is the platform’s default text editor that some users utilize for batch files and other coding. Notepad is, however, a little basic, with only limited customization options for text. Some users would prefer to have a dark Notepad, with a black color scheme, but Windows 10’s default text editor doesn’t include any dark theme options.

Windows 10’sdark option for appshas no impact on Notepad. Users can still add a black background to Notepad by clickingEase of AccessandHigh contrastin Settings and selecting theTurn on high contrast>High Contrast Blackoptions.

That, however, also changes the whole color scheme in Windows, which is not ideal. So, most users will probably prefer to add alternative third-party text editors with dark themes to Windows 10 instead.

How can I add a Dark Notepad alternative to Windows 10?

Check Out the Black Notepad UWP App

The Black Notepad UWP app is a dark-themed version of the default Windows 10 text editor. Thus, it’s almost exactly the same as Notepad except for its alternative dark color scheme. Click theGetbutton on itsMS Store pageto add this app to Windows 10.

Add Black NotePad to Windows 10

Black NotePad is third-party text editor that retains the original features of Notepad. However, it’s not entirely the same as it includes additional options and features.

The most notable difference is its default dark theme that users can configure by clicking alternative color scheme options on its toolbar. Users can get this text editor by clickingBlack NotePadon itsDownload Center page.

Customize the Theme for Notepad++

Select the Notepad Alternative to be the Default Text Editor

So, that’s how users can add a dark-themed Notepad alternative toWindows 10. After configuring one of those programs to be the default text editor, it will open all TXT files when you click them.

Did you know that you canchange Notepad font, style, and size? That’s right, and we have a guide that shows you how to do that.

How to Add a Dark Notepad to Windows 10#

How can I add a Dark Notepad alternative to Windows 10?#

Check Out the Black Notepad UWP App#

Add Black NotePad to Windows 10#

Customize the Theme for Notepad++#

Select the Notepad Alternative to be the Default Text Editor#