Microsoft Is Killing WordPad, So Get Used to These Alternatives Now

Let’s look into some of these in more detail.

Windows NotePad

If you’re looking to replicate the simplicity of WordPad, NotePad is the answer.

Another benefit of WordPad is its basic note-taking capacity.

The NotePad app with ‘This is the NotePad App.’ typed onto line 1.

Microsoft’s OneNote app could plug that gap, as it is specifically designed for note taking.

you’ve got the option to also access OneNote for free onthe Office websitewith a Microsoft account.

But the beauty of OneNote is that you don’t have to do any of these.

The Microsoft OneNote app with a new note entitled ‘Lecture 1’ added to the Quick Notes.

A Microsoft Word document containing the typed text, ‘This is Microsoft Word.'