"Microsoft Phases Out 28-Year-Old WordPad, Boosts Windows 11 with Weather Updates and Reliability Patch"
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Microsoft is set to remove WordPad from Windows 11 in the latest Canary build (build 26020) and will not allow users to reinstall it, marking the end of the default rich text editor's inclusion in the operating system. While enthusiasts may find workarounds to install WordPad unofficially, Microsoft is steering users towards Microsoft 365 or other third-party text editors. The Steps Recorder app is also not in active development, with Microsoft recommending alternatives like Snipping Tool, Xbox Game Bar, or Microsoft Clipchamp.
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