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. 

Difference Between Notepad and WordPad
NotepadWordPad
Definition: Notepad is a simple, easy-to-use text-editor or the basic text-editing program for Microsoft Windows and which helps the users to create documents.Definition: WordPad is the basic word processor using which we can format and print text.
No formatting of the text can be done. Helps only in creating text files with minimum formatting featuresMany formatting options like bold, italics, font style and size, etc. are available. A user can format an unformatted file using Wordpad
It is a preferred choice for creating webpages and it can only save .txt filesFiles can be saved in the form of basic documents (.txt) and rich text documents (.rtf)
You cannot add Images or graphics in NotepadYou can add Images in Wordpad
You have only 5 options, File, Edit, View, Format and HelpYou have more options available in a Wordpad
You cannot open .rtf Wordpad files with NotepadAny Notepad file (.txt) can be opened with Wordpad
It is a simple and easy tool for basic plain text entryIt is simple and easier than MS Word
You can only create documents in it It is made for formatting and printing the documents
It is a text editor program It is a word processor program
Text can be pasted to Notepad, can be copied again from it, and you get completely unformatted text It helps in opening an unformatted text document and in adding any formatting
It is a text editor that is included with the windows operating systemIt is also a text editor which is included with the windows operating system.
It includes the options like files, edit, view, format, and helps options only into it It includes more options than Notepad
Notepad is a text editorWordPad is a basic word processor.
Notepad is better for creating webpages It helps in saving the text with the basic formatting like font styles and sizes etc.
Images and other graphics options are not added to this. It can only save text.Images and other graphic options can be added to this.
It is a better choice for creating webpages or HTML documents and writing the basic computer programs. It is a good choice for writing papers or creating documents that needs to be printed.
It is also helpful for removing formatting from the text which is copied and which you wanted to paste somewhere else as a plain text As it supports the bullets into it which is helpful for making lists

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

All the information given above will help you prepare yourself in properly understanding Computer Networks to solve questions for the Computer Knowledge section in the Bank exams like SBI PO/Clerk, NABARD Grade-A. To perfect this topic, you can also take Mock Tests to check your progress and more.

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.

  1. 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).

  1. In which year was NotePad launched?

It was launched by Microsoft in the year 1983    

  1. Can any Notepad file be opened in WordPad?

Any notepad file can be opened with Wordpad.

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