What Is WordPad and How to Use?

What Is WordPad and How to Use?

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Windows WordPad is a basic word processor that is included with almost all versions of Microsoft Windows from Windows 95 onwards. WordPad is more advanced than Microsoft Notepad but simpler than Microsoft Works Word Processor and Microsoft Word.

While WordPad does not have the advanced features of a full word processor, it is still a very useful program for many people. It has a wide range of features that make it a good choice for many different types of users.

One of the most useful features of WordPad is that it can open and save files in the Rich Text Format (RTF). This means that you can open and edit files created in other word processors such as Microsoft Word. This is very useful if you need to make a small change to a document but do not have the full version of Microsoft Word installed on your computer.

Another useful feature of WordPad is that it can be used to create and edit HTML files. This is useful if you want to create a web page or edit an existing one.

WordPad also has a spell checker which can be very handy if you are not a native English speaker or if you simply want to check your spelling before sending a document to someone else.

Step-by-Step Guide How to Use WordPad

  1. Open WordPad using the Start menu. You can also launch WordPad by clicking on the Windows icon and selecting WordPad from the list of apps.
  2. Once WordPad is open, you will see a blank document.
  3. To start typing, simply click anywhere on the blank document.
  4. Start typing your text.
  5. To format your text, use the various options available in the Formatting toolbar.
  6. To save your document, click on the File menu and select Save As.
  7. Enter a name for your document and choose a location to save it. Then click Save.