WordPad is a basic word processing program that comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Definition:
WordPad is a simple text-editing application that allows users to create, edit, format, and print text documents. It provides more features than Notepad (like basic formatting and inserting images), but fewer than advanced word processors like Microsoft Word.
File menu
1. New(Ctrl+N):-
Creates a new, blank document.
2. Open(Ctrl+O):-
Opens an existing document from your computer.
3. Save(Ctrl+S):-
Saves the current document. If it’s new, it asks for a file name and location.
4. Save As:-
Saves the document with a new name, location, or file format (e.g., .docx, .txt, ).
5. Print(Ctrl +P):-
Opens print options such as selecting printer, number of copies, and print preview.
6. Page Setup:-
Sets up page size, orientation (portrait/landscape), and margins.
7. Exit(Alt+F4):-
Closes WordPad. Prompts you to save changes if needed.
Home Tab
Clipboard Group
1. Cut (Ctrl+X) :-
Removes the selected text and stores it in the clipboard.
2. Copy (ctrl+c) :-
Copies the selected text to the clipboard.
3. Paste (ctrl+v)
Inserts text or objects from the clipboard into the document.
Font Group
1. Font Type
Choose different font styles like Arial, Times New Roman, etc.
2. Font Size
Adjust the text size.
3. Bold (ctrl+B)
Makes the text bold.
4. Italic (ctrl +I)
Makes the text italic.
5. Underline (ctrl+U)
Underlines the selected text.
6. Strikethrough (abc)
Draws a line through the text.
7. Subscript (x₂) and Superscript (x²)
Used for scientific or mathematical formatting.
8. Text Color (A)
Changes the font color.
9. Text Highlight
Highlights the text with color.
Paragraph Group
1. Bullets
Add bullet points to a list.
2. Align Left, Center, Right, and Justify
Controls text alignment.
3. Line Spacing
Changes the spacing between lines.
4. Increase/Decrease Indent
Moves text further in or out from the margin.
Insert Group
1. Picture
Insert an image from your computer.
2. Paint Drawing
Insert a drawing from Microsoft Paint.
3. Date and Time
Insert current date/time.
4. Insert Object
Insert other objects like charts or spreadsheets.
Editing Group
1. Find(ctrl +F)
Search for text in the document
2. Replace(ctrl + H)
This option is use to replace text in your document.
3. Select all (ctrl + S)
This option is used to select all of your document.
View
1. Zoom in
This option is used to zoom in your document page.
2. Zoom out
This option is used to zoom out in your document page.
3. 100%
This option is used to set 100% zoom of your document page.
4. Ruler:
This option is used to show or hide ruler bar in your document page.
5. Status bar:
This option is used to show or hide status bar in your document page.
6. Word wrap:
This option is used to set word wrap of your document page.
7. Measurement unit:
This option is used to set deferent measurement unit of your document page.