Which is better - wordpad or notepad?

Question

If neither is anygood what software would you recommend. I am new at this so pleae keep it simple. Thank-you. I mistakenly said yesterday that I wrote using microsoft word. That is incorrect. I wrote using microsoft wordpad.

Answer 1

It depends on what you're doing.

If you're composing something, Wordpad gives you options for altering the look of the text: different colors, bold, italics, etc. You can then usually save this in a .RTF (rich text format) file. But there are other word processor programs, such as Microsoft Word, that give you even more editing options.

Notepad is great if you type computer code, or similarly want some environment where you just want straight text. This is because a .doc or .rtf file is going to store all the changes in text too, but when it comes to computer code you want something programs can read from the back end. I use notepad all the time to edit the HTML code of my websites. I also call it up when I just want to temporarily copy and paste some text as I'm working on some other window, because doing that in notepad might bring back different fonts and what not when I paste the text back. Oddly enough, a lot of computer developers I know prefer programs like TextPad for their coding.

Answer 2

Wordpad. Wordpad has margins, and just overrall, more selectable options. Notepad is more of a "simple" text program.

If you are copying and pasting text from a website, usually pasting it in notepad will put all your text on 1 line, where Wordpad will paste the text in a normal fashion.

Answer 3

Notepad is faster and simpler for handling things like text files. Wordpad can handle text files and also old .doc files. I'll always go with notepad unless you need wordpad specifically.

Answer 4

I think Notepad is better, because you can do lots of different coding for different things. Wordpad just lets you type out a resume or letter.

Answer 5

WordPad is better than notepad only because it handles larger files. Otherwise its the same functionality.

Answer 6

Just use Word, Excel or Microsoft works 8, works gives you a lot of readymade templates for whatever Word document you are trying to create.

Answer 7

go to pc world: they have the best selection of packages, at reasonable prices. try getting a microsoft package, (office is best) which will probably include word, excel, powerpoint and an email programme.
hope this helps

Answer 8

It is ok to us either , but you really need to get Microsoft word.If you are a student you could get a good package which includes excel, access etc., Shop around to price this soft ware.

Answer 9

wordpad

Answer 10

word pad