Avoid Old Files in Notepad Windows 11 🛡️ Find out how!

One of the most useful improvements that Windows 11 Notepad brings is the option to automatically save your progress as you write. 📝 This means that even if you accidentally close the app, your text will still be available to edit the next time you open the program.

This feature is very handy and significantly reduces data loss, but it can be annoying for many users. 😅 The tabbed interface and the ability to save notes can make the entire screen look messy. Sometimes, you'll also want to keep the Notepad open the last default file or note.

The option to prevent Notepad from opening older files in Windows 11 is well hidden inside the settings of the same; therefore, no additional program is necessary. 🔍

1. Click on the search icon Windows 11 and typed “Notepad”. Then, I opened the Notepad application that appears in the list of most relevant results.

2. When Notepad opens, click on the icon of configuration in the toolbar.

3. In Notepad settings, scroll down to the section When Notepad starts and expand it.

4. Now, you will find two options: Open content from previous sessions either open a new window.

5. If you do not want Notepad to open your previous files, select the Open option a new window.

Now, close the application from Notepad and reopen it. The next time you open Notepad, it will start with a blank 'Untitled' file. You will no longer see Notepad Restore your files previous. 🚫📄

How to force Notepad to open content from the previous session?

If you change your mind and want to see the content of previous sessions in Notepad, you must force the program to open it. The steps are almost the same; you just need to select the first option in Step 4.

1. I opened the Notepad application in your Windows 11 computer.

2. When Notepad opens, click on the icon configuration in the toolbar.

3. In the settings, go down and expand the section When it starts Notepad.

4. Now select Open content from previous session.

This guide explains how to prevent Notepad from opening files from previous sessions in Windows 11. While this feature can be helpful, if you find it annoying, you can follow these steps to disable it. If you need further assistance on this topic, please feel free to let us know! 🤗