What is WordPad?

WordPad is a user-friendly text-editing tool that empowers individuals to create and modify documents, allowing for the inclusion of diverse fonts and colors alongside the ability to add images and hyperlinks to various files. This adaptable application supports the opening and saving of several file formats, such as text files (.txt), rich text format files (.rtf), Microsoft Word documents (.docx), and OpenDocument text files (.odt). However, it's crucial to recognize that files in formats that are not supported will appear as plain text and may not render correctly. Moreover, certain features like headers, footers, and comments are not compatible with WordPad, which means any document containing these elements will lose them upon being saved. To prevent the loss of original content when working with such files, it is recommended to use the "Save as" function to create a new file under a different name, enabling you to edit a copy while keeping the original intact. Users can also gain insights into the functions of various buttons by pressing and holding them briefly for descriptions or hovering the mouse over them for more help. Effectively leveraging these functionalities can significantly enhance the WordPad user experience while providing a practical solution for document editing needs. Additionally, familiarizing yourself with shortcuts can further streamline your workflow and improve efficiency.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Microsoft
Date Founded:
1975
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
hs.windows.microsoft.com/hhweb/content/m-en-us/p-6.2/id-7479c387-8dc4-40b6-9506-cc7a58c61f0a/

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
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

WordPad Categories and Features

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

WordPad Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Junior software develepor
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Undervalued

    Date: Feb 09 2024
    Summary

    It's a great free tool for note taking and writing something without intending to print it out. But compared to word it of course seriously lacks features but the price difference is very compelling.
    Most people compare it to word but you really should compare it to notepad.

    Positive

    It comes free with windows and is perfect for just writing something down or taking notes. It also seems to really be meant for writing (without printing) since it doesn't format into A4 papers.

    Negative

    It doesn't have all the features of word and most annoying it doesn't show the shortcuts for the features. Still don't know how to increase/decrease the indent without needing to stop typing and click the button.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Retired from Government
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    NEEDS SOURCE OF "HOW TO" INFORMATION

    Date: Mar 13 2022
    Summary

    I'm just very frustrated right now after trying for 2 days to find out how to type a business address on an envelope.

    Positive

    Came with my new computer, so I didn't have to pay for it. I only needed to occasionally type a letter or a document, and it serves my purpose for that.

    Negative

    I have been unable to find out how to type an address on an envelope! Doesn't do me a lot of good to type a business letter when I can't type an official looking envelope for it! Needs a source to search for information with "How To" instructions!

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Administrative assistant
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Frustrated as hell

    Date: Dec 06 2022
    Summary

    There are no words for my frustration with WordPad and the inability to use it with existing Word documents. I cannot format, I cannot even find the tools for formatting. I have wasted several precious hours trying to figure out how to even insert a page break or set margins. Why did Windows 11 give us this new form of word processing? If my computer weren't so expensive, it would literally be thrown out the window and smashed in the driveway below.

    Positive

    Nothing. There are no pros.

    Negative

    There isn't anything to like about WordPad. Nothing is good so everything is bad. I cannot figure out how to use it so isn't that a con enough. We were conned into getting this feature when there was an updated to Windows 11. Thank you very little!

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