WordPad is a basic word processing program that comes pre-installed in most Windows operating systems. It’s a great alternative to more advanced programs like Microsoft Word for simple tasks such as creating basic notes, writing a letter or editing a text document. In this article, you will learn about how to open WordPad in Windows.

Method 1: From the Start Menu

1. Click on the Windows Start button located at the bottom left corner of your screen.

2. Type “WordPad” into the search box located at the bottom of the Start menu.

3. Once the search results appear, click on the “WordPad” option.

4. WordPad will now open, and you can start using it.

Method 2: From the Run Dialog Box

1. Press the “Windows key + R” on your keyboard to open the “Run” dialog box.

2. Type “write” or “wordpad” in the Run box.

3. Click “ok” or press “Enter”.

4. The WordPad application will open.

Method 3: Using Cortana

1. Click on the Cortana search box located at the bottom left of your screen.

2. Type “open WordPad” in the search box and press “Enter” or click on the search icon.

3. WordPad will now open, and you can start using it.

Method 4: From File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer

2. Navigate to the location where you want to save/open the text document, or you can choose to keep it on the default location which is Documents folder.

3. Right-click on the empty space located on the folder for options to appear.

4. Select “New” and then choose “Text Document”.

5. A new blank text file will now be created.

6. Double click on the file, and WordPad will automatically open as the default application for the file type.