PyPad
MarkWesker.PyPad
// WINGET INSTALL
> winget install MarkWesker.PyPad
About
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run: winget install MarkWesker.PyPad. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.
PyPad - A lightweight, nostalgic text editor with .docx support
PyPad is available under the MIT License license. Use winget or the direct download link on this page.
Run winget upgrade MarkWesker.PyPad in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to update PyPad to the latest available version.
Run winget uninstall MarkWesker.PyPad in an elevated PowerShell window, or go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps and find PyPad.