I saw this article and recalled that some users complained about how the new Notepad app in Windows 11 had changed and that they preferred its previous simplicity (I believe @Sorrento is one of them), so I thought sharing it might be beneficial for them.
Now without further ado, here are the steps to get back to the simplicity of the original Notepad without the need for a third-party app:
https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-restore-the-old-notepad/