WordPad has been discontinued. One of the most popular alternatives is LibreOffice - Writer, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Typora and Scrivener. Word Processors like WordPad are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and Android.
Simple word processor that handles standard text files, and also creates and saves Rich Text Format, Word doc and docx, Adobe PDF, Windows Write, and HTML files used by Microsoft Word and other word-processors.
A new medium for your ideas—augment your thinking with a text editor designed for structuring lists. Side-by-side views allow 3 modes of thinking.
United States
SSuite NoteBook Editor is a free portable text editor that has all the functionality to start you on writing that important novel, short-story or article, with enough bells and whistles to help out. It also includes all the necessary editing short-cut keys for power users and...
South Africa
WebODF is a JavaScript library that makes it easy to add Open Document Format (ODF) support to your website and to your mobile or desktop application. It uses HTML and CSS to display ODF documents.
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Rich text editor for Windows 10 and 11 offering tabbed windows, autosave, minimal UI, support for multiple files, basic and advanced RTF editing, AI-powered features, extension support including ChatGPT, and a smooth workspace for daily and professional use.
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United States
Angel Writer is a free text editor allowing you to create impressive documents that contain formatted text, graphics and tables. You can learn how to work with Angel Writer in five minutes since it is very similar to Microsoft Word.
United States
Verbum is a simple, user friendly word processor that works with a wide selection of file formats. When working with Verbum, do not expect to find fancy ribbon menus or lots of tools, like in Microsoft Office.
South Africa
Celframe doesn't skimp on the features for its word processor Write. This office software application has nearly every tool you need in a word processor and has a similar look and feel you've likely been familiar with for years.
Malaysia
QJot is a relatively small, completely USB portable, alternative rich text editor with Unicode support that saves text files, inserts images and more.
United States
Vole Office suite includes Vole Word, Vole Excel, Vole Internet Expedition, Vole Windows Expedition, Vole Scheduler, Vole Diagram and Vole 4M Showroom, and is a single EXE portable software, can be used in a USB flash drive. Supports Windows7 and higher OS.
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