WordPad, the text editor announced by Microsoft 28 years ago to replace Microsoft Write and appear by default on Windows 95, is about to be “discontinued”.
According to Neowin, since Windows 95, WordPad has been available in every Windows release, providing users with basic text editing capabilities with supported files including RFT, DOC, ODT, and other popular formats. other. Now, after nearly 3 decades, Microsoft is ready to kill WordPad
Microsoft has updated the official documentation with a notice about the discontinuation of WordPad. The company said WordPad is no longer in development, it will not receive new features or updates, and an update will remove the program from the operating system. future Windows
There is no shortage of WordPad alternatives from Microsoft itself as well as third parties. Users can use Notepad for basic text editing or switch to more advanced editors, such as Microsoft Word. MS Word is available for free on the web or as a standalone app with a Microsoft 365 subscription.
WordPad is not the only product removed from Windows by Microsoft. Previously, Microsoft stopped providing the Cortana voice assistant and announced the discontinuation of the Microsoft support diagnostic tool (MSDT). Additionally, the company will soon disable legacy Transport Layer Security protocols to make Windows 11 more secure.
Finally, Microsoft’s removal of WordPad from Windows means that before that happens, users can still access the application to work. In addition, Windows enthusiasts can very well find a way to restore WordPad for those who are not ready to give up this application that has existed for nearly 30 years in favor of a more modern application