What is Notepad?

For more than thirty years, Notepad has been a go-to text editor for Windows users, and it is now accessible via the Microsoft Store! This application enables individuals to swiftly view, modify, and search through plain text files and source code documents. Users can easily alter text files and source code while customizing their user interface with different font styles. Supporting various encoding options such as UTF-8, UTF-16, and ANSI, it is compatible with Windows 10 version 19541.0 or newer. Initially, Notepad was quite basic, focusing on essential text manipulation tasks like searching and replacing text, and it lacked certain features until the launch of Windows ME, such as keyboard shortcuts and the ability to count lines. The release of Windows 2000 marked a significant improvement, introducing shortcuts for commands like "New," "Open," and "Save," as well as a status bar that shows the line count when word-wrap is disabled. Furthermore, Notepad offers printing capabilities, allowing users to set custom headers, footers, and margins before sending documents to print. There are also various codes available to automatically insert the date, file name, and other pertinent information into the headers and footers, greatly enhancing the functionality of this straightforward tool. In summary, Notepad continues to be a dependable option for anyone in need of a simple yet effective text editing solution, making it a staple in the toolkit of many users. Its enduring presence reflects its adaptability to user needs over the years.

Pricing

Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

Notepad Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Microsoft
Date Founded:
1975
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-notepad/9msmlrh6lzf3

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Training Options
Documentation Hub
On-Site Training
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Notepad Categories and Features