Microsoft has announced that it will be removing the WordPad text tool from the next version of Windows 11, 24H2, as well as from the Windows Server 2025 platform. This change marks a shift away from WordPad in favor of other text processing options, indicating a change in their software offerings.
In September, Microsoft advised users to use Memo Pad for plain text documents and Microsoft Word for rich text documents instead of WordPad. With this announcement, it is clear that Microsoft is moving towards a more streamlined software lineup for future updates.
This update comes after Microsoft confirmed that the next update of their operating system will be Windows 11, not Windows 12 as previously speculated by some. Users will need to adapt to the removal of WordPad by utilizing alternative programs for their word processing needs.
Although WordPad has been a staple in Windows operating systems for many years, Microsoft is making changes to its software offerings to improve efficiency and functionality. The removal of WordPad signifies this shift towards a more modern and streamlined approach to word processing.
