PyPad
PyPad - A lightweight, nostalgic text editor with .docx support
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
winget install MarkWesker.PyPad. Winget is built into Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.winget upgrade MarkWesker.PyPad in Windows Terminal or PowerShell to update PyPad to the latest available version.