Microsoft retires WordPad after 28 years, removing it from Windows 11 default software.
Microsoft has decided to retire WordPad, a popular text editor that has been part of Windows operating systems since Windows 95. This move is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to refine its software lineup and focus on more advanced applications. In recent Windows 11 Canary build, WordPad was removed from the default software package, and Microsoft is encouraging users to explore its more comprehensive Office suite, which includes Microsoft Word for a more sophisticated word-processing experience.
January 29, 2024
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