May a Megillah be written with diacritical marks (vowel points) or have blessings and piyyutim added?

PurimMegillah Laws

Synopsis

A Megillah may be written with diacritical marks (nikud) and blessings or piyyutim on the first page are permitted. The scroll is not disqualified by such additions.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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