One of the most useful additions to Windows 11s Notepad is automatically saving the progress as you bang out.
The feature is very useful and greatly reduces data loss but can irritate many users.
The tabbed interface and the note-saving ability make the entire interface a mess.
Sometimes, you may also want to prevent Notepad from opening the last file or note.
- hit the Windows 11 Search and bang out in Notepad.
Next, open theNotepad appfrom the list of best match results.
When the Notepad app opens, choose theSettings gear iconat the Notepads toolbar.
On the Notepad parameters, scroll down to theWhen Notepad Startssection and expand it.
Now, you will find two options Open content from the previous sessionsoropen a new window.
If you dont want Notepad to open your previous files, select theOpen a new Windowoption.
Now, exit the Notepad tool and open it again.
The next time Notepad will open, it will start with a blank Untitled file.
You wont see Notepad restoring your previous files.
How to Force Notepad to Open Content from the Previous Session?
The steps are almost the same; you must choose the first option in Step 4.
Open theNotepad applicationon your Windows 11 computer.
When the Notepad opens, press theSettings gear iconat the toolbar.
On parameters, scroll down and expand theWhen Notepad Startssection.
Now selectOpen Content from the previous session.
This guide explains how to prevent Notepad from opening files from previous sessions on Windows 11.
Let us know if you need more help on this topic.
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