PyPad

1.0.0.0 MIT License by Mark Wesker

PyPad - A lightweight, nostalgic text editor with .docx support

Install via Winget

winget install MarkWesker.PyPad

Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run the command above. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

About PyPad

PyPad is a classic-style text editor inspired by Microsoft WordPad. Built with Python and Tkinter, PyPad offers a clean, distraction-free writing environment with essential formatting tools and the ability to read and write .docx files – making it a convenient companion for quickly viewing or editing simple Word documents without installing a full office suite. Features: • Rich text basics – Bold, italic, underline, font family, size, and color • Multiple file formats – .txt, .py, .html, .docx • Enhanced .docx support with formatting markers (**bold**, *italic*, _underline_) • Document preview and statistics • Find & Replace, Word count, Dark mode • Portable and cross-platform (Python source available)

Tags

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install PyPad using winget?
Open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and run: winget install MarkWesker.PyPad. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.
What is PyPad?
PyPad - A lightweight, nostalgic text editor with .docx support
Is PyPad free to download?
PyPad is available under the MIT License license. Use the winget command or the direct download link on this page.
How do I update PyPad with winget?
Run winget upgrade MarkWesker.PyPad in Windows Terminal or PowerShell to update PyPad to the latest available version.