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Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Microsoft Adds Bold and Italic to Notepad, Plus Markdown and More
Microsoft is giving its long-standing Notepad app a major makeover. In a bold move, the company has rolled out a new update that introduces text formatting features to Notepad, including support for bold and italic text, hyperlinks, lists, and even Markdown. The update is currently available to Windows 11 testers in the Canary and Dev Channels. A new formatting toolbar now appears at the top of the Notepad interface, offering users quick access to formatting tools while retaining the classic File, Edit, and View menus. The toolbar supports basic styling and structural elements, such as lists and headings, making Notepad significantly more versatile for writers and developers alike. 'The experience supports Markdown style input and files for users who prefer to work directly with the lightweight markup language,' said Dave Grochocki, principal product manager lead for Microsoft's Windows inbox apps. Users can switch between the formatted Markdown view and raw syntax using a toggle button in the status bar or through the view menu. For those who prefer plain text, Microsoft has made it easy to clear all formatting or even disable the feature entirely through Notepad settings. This enhancement follows closely on the heels of another recent update: the AI-powered 'Write' feature, which generates text based on user prompts. Together, these upgrades position Notepad as a lightweight yet powerful alternative to Word — a timely shift following Microsoft's decision to retire WordPad after nearly three decades.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
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Android Authority
3 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
No login needed: Microsoft file sharing on Android picks up one of Google Drive's handiest features
Adam Birney / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft is rolling out anonymous file sharing to Android. Android users can now view Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents without having to sign in to their Microsoft account. You'll still have to sign in to your account if you want to make edits or leave comments. Earlier this year, Microsoft rolled out anonymous file sharing for the iPhone and iPad, leaving Android users out in the cold. It's been almost three months since then, but the wait is finally over. Microsoft is now bringing this feature over to Android. In a blog post, the company announced that Android owners can now take advantage of anonymous file sharing. This means if someone shares a Word, PowerPoint, or Excel file with you and sends a link to your Android device, you'll now be able to view that document without having to sign in to the app first. For this feature to work, the person sending the link needs to be signed into their Microsoft account. Then they'll need to make a shareable link by opening the file, navigating to the share button in the top right corner, and entering the email address of the recipient. From there, they just have to hit send or copy the link and paste it into a message. If you're on the receiving end, you'll be able to tap on the link and open the file. You'll now see the file, along with a prompt asking if you want to sign in to your personal account or dismiss. This feature is available in the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps for Android in version 16.0.18827.20066 or later. Microsoft notes that you'll only be able to view documents, presentations, and worksheets. If you want to edit the file or leave a comment, you'll still have to log in. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CarMax cruises into generative AI after revamping data infrastructure
This story was originally published on CIO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CIO Dive newsletter. As generative and agentic AI deployment pushes companies to improve governance, businesses are accelerating efforts around data management and accessibility. Auto retailer and financier CarMax got an early jump on the process when it began overhauling its data practices amid broader modernization efforts nearly a year ago. The company had long relied on an on-premises platform for data warehousing that struggled to scale, leading to project delays and raising other concerns, according to Abhi Bhatt, VP of technology – data and AI at CarMax. 'When you're trying to modernize, it's not just one component: It's the entire ecosystem,' Bhatt, who manages three teams, including one focused on customer experience, told CIO Dive. 'It's not just your data platform, it's your data integration platform as well, it's also your consumption platform and analytics and reporting … that's how it became a full-blown modernization program.' During the planning phase, executives rallied around three goals: increased data accessibility, better uptime and cost optimization where possible. 'The importance of data has always been here,' Bhatt said. 'What's transpired with everything from an AI perspective is this shift in mindset that it's not just the structured data that we need to be thinking about.' The leadership mindset shift was a fairly easy feat and felt like an extension of what the company had already prioritized, Bhatt said. But getting the technology in place to enable better data processes was more of a challenge. Bhatt's teams wanted to improve access and quality of the data sitting in SharePoint, Word and policy documents. 'All of that really needs to be pristine,' Bhatt said. 'It has to have the same governing principles of stewardship, retention and monitoring so that you can leverage generative AI.' Businesses across industries want to avoid the effects of poor data management. Persistent data woes are leading to decreased trust in AI outputs, project delays and increased costs, according to a Semarchy survey of enterprise decision-makers. In need of remediation, fewer than half of business leaders surveyed said they could reach their AI goals this year. CarMax tapped Snowflake to migrate data pipelines and business intelligence reports to the cloud. Snowflake subject matter experts helped train engineers and end users on how to effectively use the tools. The company also supplemented the engineering team with assistance from a consulting partner to ease change management. After the migration, CarMax continued to host training sessions when necessary and designated 'champions' within different domains to educate others and further mitigate adoption concerns. 'Once you have the right platform, and you have the data in it, that's when it becomes easier for us to then start thinking about data quality, data governance and the next step of this evolution,' Bhatt said. Car companies have revved up AI efforts in recent months while facing economic uncertainty tied to tariffs. Carmakers Ford, General Motors and Toyota are pursuing use cases that have the potential to optimize costs and enhance customer experience. Online auto retailers like Carvana are leaning into the technology, too. Despite implementing traditional AI and machine learning technologies for the past decade, CarMax more recently paved the way for generative AI adoption through data modernization efforts. "CarMax is leveraging generative AI across various use cases with differing levels of maturity,' Bhatt said. Two key initiatives are enhancing access to its knowledge base and boosting productivity via Microsoft's 365 Copilot and AI coding assistants. Bhatt said platform fragmentation could become a potential disruptor to data accessibility and management. The company is already working to combat this by consolidating on as few platforms as possible. CarMax also plans to mature its practices around unstructured data to mitigate stewardship challenges. 'I don't end a day without bringing up the importance of data and data quality for AI,' Bhatt said. Recommended Reading How CIOs can course-correct data strategies with AI goals in mind Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook say he's having surgery on his right hand to fix 2 breaks
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook said he was having surgery Tuesday to fix two breaks in his right hand that he suffered during the season. He wrote in his ' Word of Westbrook ' newsletter that he was "grateful for everyone's support all year and I can't wait to be back out there at 100% soon. The comeback is already in motion.' The 36-year-old Westbrook is coming off a season in which he helped the Nuggets extend the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the second round of the playoffs before being knocked out. He provided a boost off Denver's thin bench in the postseason. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists in the regular season. Westbrook signed a two-year deal last summer, with a player option next season that would be worth $3,468,960. He has played for the Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Washington and Houston since spending 11 seasons with the Thunder. ___ AP NBA: recommended
