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What you oughta know

It’s a sad day for WordPad die-hards.

WordPad has seen countless updates and designs since its inception 28 years ago.

Wordpad on Windows 11

It essentially was a lightweight version of Microsoft Word, bundled with Windows for free.

Windows Dev features

Notepad on Windows 11

Microsoft Publisher launch screen

OneNote Pen Focused View

Microsoft 365 app on Windows 11 with shortcuts to create documents in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 applictions.

Windows App

Windows 11 system features

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 battery usage

Copilot Vision for Windows announcement

Marathon gameplay reveal

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly seen on a laptop computer in Hastings on the Hudson, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2020.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 deal

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.