WordPad, a basic text editor that was included with Windows for 28 years, will no longer be accessible on the new Windows 11. Microsoft had previously stated that this simple app, introduced in 1995, would be discontinued, and this change is now taking place for users in the Windows Insider testing program.
Microsoft is beginning to eliminate WordPad from Windows.
Microsoft now views WordPad as outdated and has labeled it a “deprecated feature.” This implies that there will be no further updates to enhance or address security concerns, and it will not be available for installation when setting up a new Windows system.
Microsoft has provided an explanation for the removal of WordPad in a statement.
WordPad and People apps will no longer be included in clean OS installations, and WordPad will be uninstalled in a future update and won’t be reinstallable, as it is a default Windows feature.
Microsoft recommends using Microsoft Word for more complex documents and Windows Notepad for basic text files if you previously used WordPad.
Many people disapproved of Microsoft’s choice to discontinue WordPad in September, as they have previously attempted to remove apps like Paint, only to bring them back with improvements due to popular demand.
