It seems that even in the digital world—nothing lasts forever.

It’s been a sad week for some Microsoft users as the tech giant announced that it has stopped updating its basic writing app, WordPad, after almost 30 years.

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the WordPad app. Image source: Shutterstock.

'WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows,' said Microsoft.

Unfortunately, this means that users looking for a basic writing app should switch to a different program.

'We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like .doc and .rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt,' they added.

WordPad was introduced with Windows 95 back in the mid-1990s and offered basic editing functions such as adding images and Excel spreadsheets.

The app allowed people to write simple documents. However, it lacked several functions available on Microsoft Word including spelling checks and word counts.

The app hasn’t been updated with any new functions since the release of Windows 7 over a decade ago, and Microsoft has now decided that it won’t receive any additional updates moving forward.

Unfortunately, WordPad is not the only Windows stalwart being removed. In June, Microsoft announced it was ending support for its virtual assistant Cortana as a standalone app.

There are many other apps being discontinued by these tech giants—the most recent one being the Messenger Lite app.

Meta has recently announced that it will discontinue the Messenger Lite app for everyone except current users, who will have access to the app until September 18, after which it will no longer be available.

The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store.

First introduced in 2016, this app was tailored for those with older Android devices—which at the time meant devices from 2009 or 2011—with a small download size of just 1MB. Not only did it use less memory and data, but it also ran smoothly on minimalist processors and low bandwidth connections.

You can read more about this announcement here.

Key Takeaways

• Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing support for its long-running WordPad app.
  
• WordPad, a basic writing app that was introduced with Windows 95, will no longer be included in any future release of Windows.
  
• Microsoft suggests customers use Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents.
  
• This follows Microsoft's announcement in June to end support for Cortana, its virtual assistant, as a standalone app.
  

Have you ever used these apps before? Will you be affected by Microsoft’s latest decision regarding their WordPad app? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I don't use it and actually haven't even heard of it

 

[Wangpatch]

They offer an expensive option

 

[Bernice S]

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It seems that even in the digital world—nothing lasts forever.

It’s been a sad week for some Microsoft users as the tech giant announced that it has stopped updating its basic writing app, WordPad, after almost 30 years.

View attachment 29594

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the WordPad app. Image source: Shutterstock.

'WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows,' said Microsoft.

Unfortunately, this means that users looking for a basic writing app should switch to a different program.

'We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like .doc and .rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt,' they added.

WordPad was introduced with Windows 95 back in the mid-1990s and offered basic editing functions such as adding images and Excel spreadsheets.

The app allowed people to write simple documents. However, it lacked several functions available on Microsoft Word including spelling checks and word counts.

The app hasn’t been updated with any new functions since the release of Windows 7 over a decade ago, and Microsoft has now decided that it won’t receive any additional updates moving forward.

Unfortunately, WordPad is not the only Windows stalwart being removed. In June, Microsoft announced it was ending support for its virtual assistant Cortana as a standalone app.

There are many other apps being discontinued by these tech giants—the most recent one being the Messenger Lite app.

Meta has recently announced that it will discontinue the Messenger Lite app for everyone except current users, who will have access to the app until September 18, after which it will no longer be available.

The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store.

First introduced in 2016, this app was tailored for those with older Android devices—which at the time meant devices from 2009 or 2011—with a small download size of just 1MB. Not only did it use less memory and data, but it also ran smoothly on minimalist processors and low bandwidth connections.

You can read more about this announcement here.

Key Takeaways

• Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing support for its long-running WordPad app.
• WordPad, a basic writing app that was introduced with Windows 95, will no longer be included in any future release of Windows.
• Microsoft suggests customers use Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents.
• This follows Microsoft's announcement in June to end support for Cortana, its virtual assistant, as a standalone app.

Have you ever used these apps before? Will you be affected by Microsoft’s latest decision regarding their WordPad app? Let us know in the comments below!

y aren't really " removing" it. They are letting the current free version run out so they can charge you for the new and improved version they are set to introduce. It's all about money and we all know how badly Microsoft need money. I refuse to pay for this and have downloaded the free Libra app which does basically the same and doesn't cost me any money. Don't be fooled by Microsoft's greedy grab for cash. Look around because you would be surprised what you can find.

 

[Robbo3006]

It seems that even in the digital world—nothing lasts forever.

It’s been a sad week for some Microsoft users as the tech giant announced that it has stopped updating its basic writing app, WordPad, after almost 30 years.

View attachment 29594

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the WordPad app. Image source: Shutterstock.

'WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows,' said Microsoft.

Unfortunately, this means that users looking for a basic writing app should switch to a different program.

'We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like .doc and .rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt,' they added.

WordPad was introduced with Windows 95 back in the mid-1990s and offered basic editing functions such as adding images and Excel spreadsheets.

The app allowed people to write simple documents. However, it lacked several functions available on Microsoft Word including spelling checks and word counts.

The app hasn’t been updated with any new functions since the release of Windows 7 over a decade ago, and Microsoft has now decided that it won’t receive any additional updates moving forward.

Unfortunately, WordPad is not the only Windows stalwart being removed. In June, Microsoft announced it was ending support for its virtual assistant Cortana as a standalone app.

There are many other apps being discontinued by these tech giants—the most recent one being the Messenger Lite app.

Meta has recently announced that it will discontinue the Messenger Lite app for everyone except current users, who will have access to the app until September 18, after which it will no longer be available.

The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store.

First introduced in 2016, this app was tailored for those with older Android devices—which at the time meant devices from 2009 or 2011—with a small download size of just 1MB. Not only did it use less memory and data, but it also ran smoothly on minimalist processors and low bandwidth connections.

You can read more about this announcement here.

Key Takeaways

• Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing support for its long-running WordPad app.
• WordPad, a basic writing app that was introduced with Windows 95, will no longer be included in any future release of Windows.
• Microsoft suggests customers use Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents.
• This follows Microsoft's announcement in June to end support for Cortana, its virtual assistant, as a standalone app.

Have you ever used these apps before? Will you be affected by Microsoft’s latest decision regarding their WordPad app? Let us know in the comments below!

Microsoft? The word Mrs Gates used to describe that excuse for a human, Bill the mozzie dropper Gates.

 

[Veggiepatch]

You get Microsoft 365 free with most educational institutions when you study. It includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other thingys I don't use.

WordPad won't be missed. It's like Word with a severe case of anorexia.

 

[Rick Mortton]

I used to use WordPad, but now I use Word
I did not use Cortana

 

[Trudi]

I have always had Office installed on all my computers over the past 28 years.

 

[Tipsy]

It seems that even in the digital world—nothing lasts forever.

It’s been a sad week for some Microsoft users as the tech giant announced that it has stopped updating its basic writing app, WordPad, after almost 30 years.

View attachment 29594

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the WordPad app. Image source: Shutterstock.

'WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows,' said Microsoft.

Unfortunately, this means that users looking for a basic writing app should switch to a different program.

'We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like .doc and .rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt,' they added.

WordPad was introduced with Windows 95 back in the mid-1990s and offered basic editing functions such as adding images and Excel spreadsheets.

The app allowed people to write simple documents. However, it lacked several functions available on Microsoft Word including spelling checks and word counts.

The app hasn’t been updated with any new functions since the release of Windows 7 over a decade ago, and Microsoft has now decided that it won’t receive any additional updates moving forward.

Unfortunately, WordPad is not the only Windows stalwart being removed. In June, Microsoft announced it was ending support for its virtual assistant Cortana as a standalone app.

There are many other apps being discontinued by these tech giants—the most recent one being the Messenger Lite app.

Meta has recently announced that it will discontinue the Messenger Lite app for everyone except current users, who will have access to the app until September 18, after which it will no longer be available.

The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store.

First introduced in 2016, this app was tailored for those with older Android devices—which at the time meant devices from 2009 or 2011—with a small download size of just 1MB. Not only did it use less memory and data, but it also ran smoothly on minimalist processors and low bandwidth connections.

You can read more about this announcement here.

Key Takeaways

• Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing support for its long-running WordPad app.
• WordPad, a basic writing app that was introduced with Windows 95, will no longer be included in any future release of Windows.
• Microsoft suggests customers use Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents.
• This follows Microsoft's announcement in June to end support for Cortana, its virtual assistant, as a standalone app.

Have you ever used these apps before? Will you be affected by Microsoft’s latest decision regarding their WordPad app? Let us know in the comments below!

Notepad++ is free and better anyway

 

[melissa69]

I can't help but feel a bit nostalgic hearing about Microsoft discontinuing updates for WordPad after three decades. For many of us students who enjoy writing, it was one of the first tools we used to craft our essays and assignments. While we've moved on to more advanced word processors, WordPad was like a trusty old friend. However, it's also a reminder of how technology evolves. Speaking of writing, it's crucial to stay up-to-date with modern tools, which might include seeking out professional scholarship essay writing services.https://essaypro.com/scholarship-essay-writing-service They can provide valuable assistance when it comes to crafting those important essays for scholarships. Embracing change is part of the learning process!

 

[Bernice S]

It seems that even in the digital world—nothing lasts forever.

It’s been a sad week for some Microsoft users as the tech giant announced that it has stopped updating its basic writing app, WordPad, after almost 30 years.

View attachment 29594

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the WordPad app. Image source: Shutterstock.

'WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows,' said Microsoft.

Unfortunately, this means that users looking for a basic writing app should switch to a different program.

'We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like .doc and .rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt,' they added.

WordPad was introduced with Windows 95 back in the mid-1990s and offered basic editing functions such as adding images and Excel spreadsheets.

The app allowed people to write simple documents. However, it lacked several functions available on Microsoft Word including spelling checks and word counts.

The app hasn’t been updated with any new functions since the release of Windows 7 over a decade ago, and Microsoft has now decided that it won’t receive any additional updates moving forward.

Unfortunately, WordPad is not the only Windows stalwart being removed. In June, Microsoft announced it was ending support for its virtual assistant Cortana as a standalone app.

There are many other apps being discontinued by these tech giants—the most recent one being the Messenger Lite app.

Meta has recently announced that it will discontinue the Messenger Lite app for everyone except current users, who will have access to the app until September 18, after which it will no longer be available.

The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store.

First introduced in 2016, this app was tailored for those with older Android devices—which at the time meant devices from 2009 or 2011—with a small download size of just 1MB. Not only did it use less memory and data, but it also ran smoothly on minimalist processors and low bandwidth connections.

You can read more about this announcement here.

Key Takeaways

• Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing support for its long-running WordPad app.
• WordPad, a basic writing app that was introduced with Windows 95, will no longer be included in any future release of Windows.
• Microsoft suggests customers use Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents.
• This follows Microsoft's announcement in June to end support for Cortana, its virtual assistant, as a standalone app.

Have you ever used these apps before? Will you be affected by Microsoft’s latest decision regarding their WordPad app? Let us know in the comments below!

This has been done so that they can now charge for the new program. It's all about the money as usual. I have changed to a new FREE program for writing called Libra. It's just as good and costs nothing.

 

[ritabikkerman]

I used to always use Wordpad to write essays, but now I don't need it anymore. For a student, finding a reliable and trustworthy service for academic assignments can be quite difficult. However, after I came across this site https://mypaperwriter.com/, I had a reliable option. The site offers a variety of services that cater to different academic levels and subjects. Testimonials from satisfied customers prove the reliability of the site.

 

[Macs-241]

It seems that even in the digital world—nothing lasts forever.

It’s been a sad week for some Microsoft users as the tech giant announced that it has stopped updating its basic writing app, WordPad, after almost 30 years.

View attachment 29594

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the WordPad app. Image source: Shutterstock.

'WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows,' said Microsoft.

Unfortunately, this means that users looking for a basic writing app should switch to a different program.

'We recommend Microsoft Word for rich text documents like .doc and .rtf and Windows Notepad for plain text documents like .txt,' they added.

WordPad was introduced with Windows 95 back in the mid-1990s and offered basic editing functions such as adding images and Excel spreadsheets.

The app allowed people to write simple documents. However, it lacked several functions available on Microsoft Word including spelling checks and word counts.

The app hasn’t been updated with any new functions since the release of Windows 7 over a decade ago, and Microsoft has now decided that it won’t receive any additional updates moving forward.

Unfortunately, WordPad is not the only Windows stalwart being removed. In June, Microsoft announced it was ending support for its virtual assistant Cortana as a standalone app.

There are many other apps being discontinued by these tech giants—the most recent one being the Messenger Lite app.

Meta has recently announced that it will discontinue the Messenger Lite app for everyone except current users, who will have access to the app until September 18, after which it will no longer be available.

The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store.

First introduced in 2016, this app was tailored for those with older Android devices—which at the time meant devices from 2009 or 2011—with a small download size of just 1MB. Not only did it use less memory and data, but it also ran smoothly on minimalist processors and low bandwidth connections.

You can read more about this announcement here.

Key Takeaways

• Microsoft has announced it is discontinuing support for its long-running WordPad app.
• WordPad, a basic writing app that was introduced with Windows 95, will no longer be included in any future release of Windows.
• Microsoft suggests customers use Microsoft Word for rich text documents and Windows Notepad for plain text documents.
• This follows Microsoft's announcement in June to end support for Cortana, its virtual assistant, as a standalone app.

Have you ever used these apps before? Will you be affected by Microsoft’s latest decision regarding their WordPad app? Let us know in the comments below!

it doesn't matter what i use i mainly use notepad or word