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WordPad is a free and simple word processing application that was introduced in Windows 95 and is still around in Windows 10. It is not as simple as Notepad nor advanced as Microsoft Word, and it is somewhat limited.[1][2] This How.com.vn will show you all the methods of opening WordPad on Windows 10 devices.
Things You Should Know
- WordPad is an alternative program to Notepad and Microsoft Word.
- WordPad can easily and quickly be opened with Windows Search.
- You can use a variety of methods to open WordPad in Windows 10.
Steps
The Start menu contains a list of all software installed on your PC. WordPad is hidden under the "Windows Accessories" folder of the list.
This is the built-in file management app that also stores system files, including WordPad.
Type %SystemDrive%/Program Files/Windows NT/Accessories. Hit ↵ Enter or click the right arrow →.- You can also manually navigate to the folder, replacing "%SystemDrive%" with your drive letter (usually C:).
Open the "wordpad" executable file. It might have ".exe" at the end of the name depending on your file viewing settings.
WordPad can be opened through PowerShell, which is an alternative to Command Prompt.[4]
Run Powershell. Type powershell into the taskbar search bar (or launch the Startmenu and type if the bar is missing).
Select "Windows PowerShell". Ignore any advanced results that may appear (such as "PowerShell ISE" and "PowerShell (x86)").[5]
Wait until you see the Microsoft copyright info at the top. Depending on your computer, there might be a delay of up to 5 seconds until this appears.
Type write.exe.
Hit ↵ Enter.
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do I change the margins in WordPad for Windows 10?
Community AnswerClicking Page Setup from the File tab will open the Page Setup dialog. In the bottom-right corner of the dialog, you will see the margin settings in millimeters. Simply adjust these values, then click OK. - QuestionWhen I save something in WordPad on Windows 10, it won't reopen in WordPad?
Top SourceCommunity AnswerAfter creating your file, take care save your file with .doc so it will open always. - QuestionI recently installed Windows 10 and have had problems ever since with words that have double letters when using either Notepad or Wordpad. Example installed, it will; only puts one "l" in the word.
Sajeel RajputCommunity AnswerIt may be a keyboard fault. If so, the best way to resolve this error reinstall Notepad in Windows 10.
Tips
- Create a shortcut and put it anywhere on your PC, including your desktop. Use %windir%\write.exe or %SystemDrive%/Program Files/Windows NT/Accessories/WordPad.exe as the file location.[6]Thanks
- To reset WordPad to its default settings, start by opening the Registry Editor. Enter HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Wordpad into the top address bar (or navigate manually if you don't have the Creators Update). Right-click the "Options" key in the left pane, press Delete, and confirm the deletion. If WordPad is open, close it and reopen it to apply the reset.[7]Thanks
- Once WordPad is open, pin it to the taskbar. Right-click on the taskbar icon and select Pin to taskbar.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Device running Windows 10
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WordPad&oldid=789239659
- ↑ https://www.howtogeek.com/299490/whats-the-difference-between-notepad-and-wordpad-in-windows/
- ↑ https://www.digitalcitizen.life/open-cmd/
- ↑ https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/f94c9dfb-20de-485d-9093-1f7a154ac4c4/what-is-the-difference-between-the-command-prompt-and-windows-powershell?forum=w7itproperf
- ↑ https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/5-ways-to-open-windows-powershell-in-windows-10.html
- ↑ https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/create-wordpad-shortcut-in-windows-10.html
- ↑ http://www.isumsoft.com/windows-10/how-to-open-and-use-wordpad-in-windows-10.html#part4
- https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/6-ways-to-open-wordpad-in-windows-10.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Program_Files&oldid=703192088 - System drive directory address bar entry
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