With the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2, WordPad is officially gone. Want to keep using it? You're in luck.

WordPad is a basic word-processing program that you can use to create and edit documents. Unlike Notepad, WordPad allows you to include text with formatting-such as italic, bold, and underline-as well as graphics.

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WordPad removed from Windows 11? Here’s how to reinstall or restore WordPad with easy, updated step-by-step methods.

WordPad is a discontinued word processor software designed by Microsoft that was included in versions of Windows from Windows 95 through Windows 11, version 23H2.

Hi Geoff, WordPad has been removed from all editions of Windows starting in Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. (Reference) The only way to get it it back is using a third-party source. Please see the accepted answer in this thread. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3848638/please-give-me-wordpad-back-for-windows-11

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WordPad is a basic word processor developed by Microsoft. It has been a part of Windows since Windows 95, providing users with a simple yet effective way to create and edit text documents.

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Is the WordPad program missing from your Windows 11 PC? Here is how to install the WordPad app again in Windows 11.