Microsoft plans to phase out WordPad, a staple application in the Windows operating system since 1995, as revealed in the Windows Insider Blog. The tech giant suggests alternatives like Microsoft Word and Windows Notepad.
In a recent announcement, Microsoft revealed plans to phase out its long-standing WordPad application from upcoming versions of the Windows operating system. The decision, outlined in the Windows Insider Blog for the latest Windows 11 Canary Channel build, marks a significant shift as WordPad has been an integral part of Windows since 1995.
According to the blog post, WordPad will no longer come pre-installed after performing a clean installation of the OS starting from the current build. Additionally, in an upcoming release, WordPad will be completely removed, and it will not be possible to reinstall the application. Microsoft classifies WordPad as a 'deprecated Windows feature,' indicating that it is no longer actively developed and may be eliminated in future Windows releases.Ā
The tech giant suggests alternatives for different document types, recommending Microsoft Word for rich text documents such as .doc and .rtf files, and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt files.While WordPad has been in a deprecated state since September 1 of the previous year, Microsoft Word, its more feature-rich alternative released in August 1995, remains part of the stable version of Windows 11. The impending changes are slated to go through beta and developer channels first, signifying that it might be some time before they are fully implemented across Windows versions.Ā
If you have forgotten what the a WordPad has been a basic text editing tool that comes pre-installed with Windows and has served users who need simple document creation and editing functionality. Its removal might inconvenience some users who rely on its straightforward features for quick document tasks without needing the more advanced features of Microsoft Word.
On the other hand, the removal might be part of a strategy to streamline Windows features or promote the use of more advanced word processing software like Microsoft Word, which offers significantly more functionality and capabilities.
Users who need basic text editing capabilities might need to explore alternative options available in the market or opt for other free or open-source word processing applications if WordPad were to be removed.However, please note that plans and decisions from software companies can change, and there might have been updates or changes regarding WordPad's status post my last update. It would be advisable to check for the most recent news or official announcements from Microsoft for the latest information on WordPad's fate.š„ļøš«
