What is WritePad?
WritePad is a lightweight yet full-featured text editor and word processor for Windows. Developed by PhatWare, WritePad provides users with the basic tools needed for writing documents, letters, notes, and more.
Some key features of WritePad include:
- Text formatting options like bold, italics, underline, font type and size, text color, bullet points, and text alignment
- Spell check and autocorrect functions
- Ability to print documents directly within the app
- File management tools for saving, opening, renaming, and searching documents
- Support for TXT, RTF, and DOCX file formats for compatibility with Microsoft Word
- Optional advanced features like voice typing, handwriting recognition, and more available via in-app purchases
With its simplicity and focus on everyday writing needs, WritePad is a handy basic word processor for Windows users looking for a lightweight alternative to Microsoft Word or other full office suites.
GoodNotes, Notability, CollaNote, CherryTree, Stylus Labs Write, Noteshelf, INKredible, Cryptee, Passfindr, Idea Notebook, inkBook, Touchwriter, PenSupremacy are some alternatives to WritePad.