Computer Awareness-Part 5- Notepad vs WordPad

There is a little difference between Notepad and Wordpad, but they differ from each other in their feature and functions as they both are included in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Both these programs are part of in Microsoft Windows.

In this article, we will discuss the differences between a Wordpad and a Notepad.

NotePad is a basic editing (text editor) program of the Microsoft Windows, which helps the computer users in creating text documents. On the other hand, WordPad is also a basic text-editing type program which helps uers in creating documents like letters, reports, notes, etc. with more formatting features into it.

Notepad vs Wordpad – Comparative Analysis

Both Notepad and Wordpad were developed by Microsoft. A tabulated difference between notepad and Wordpad has been given below. This will give a clearer explanation as to how these two programs are different from each other. 

The above-mentioned differences between Wordpad and Notepad imply that although both are used for working on text files, Notepad provides less formatting options in comparison to Wordpad.

Conclusion

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FAQ about Notepad and WordPad

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WordPad?

• Advantages

It isEasy to use, has low system-resource usage, and has speed. WordPad helps in taking notes, writing letters and stories, or for usage in various tablets, PCs, and smartphones.

• Disadvantages

WordPad is not a word processor and still lacks facilities like spell checker, grammar analysis function and does not support footnotes or endnotes. It is also a poor choice for editing HTML or working with configuration files, because it causes program errors or display issues on web pages.

2. Is WordPad better than Notepad?

WordPad is a word processing application that is more capable than a text editor like Notepad, and also has been around for many years (since Windows 95).

3. In which year was NotePad launched?

It was launched by Microsoft in the year 1983    

4. Can any Notepad file be opened in WordPad?

Any notepad file can be opened with Wordpad.

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