PyPad is licensed under MIT License.

PyPad 1.0.0.0 — Install via Winget

Install with winget

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:

winget install MarkWesker.PyPad

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1Open PowerShell or Command Prompt

2Paste and run the command above

3Follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation

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)

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Advanced Install Options

Install (latest)winget install MarkWesker.PyPad

Install (pinned version)winget install --id MarkWesker.PyPad -e --version 1.0.0.0

Upgradewinget upgrade MarkWesker.PyPad

Uninstallwinget uninstall MarkWesker.PyPad

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install PyPad using winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run: winget install MarkWesker.PyPad. Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.

What is PyPad?

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

Is PyPad free to use?

PyPad is distributed under the MIT License license. Check the publisher’s site for full licensing details.

How do I update PyPad with winget?

Run winget upgrade MarkWesker.PyPad in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to upgrade to the latest available version.

How do I uninstall PyPad?

Run winget uninstall MarkWesker.PyPad to remove PyPad from your system.