Windows 10: Opening Wordpad document in Word

Discus and support Opening Wordpad document in Word in Microsoft Windows 10 Store to solve the problem; Hi team. What would happen if I wrote a text in Wordpad and then opened it in Word? Would it mess up everything? Also, does anyone know whether a... Discussion in 'Microsoft Windows 10 Store' started by Aide L, May 30, 2020.

  1. AIDE L
    Aide L Win User

    Opening Wordpad document in Word


    Hi team. What would happen if I wrote a text in Wordpad and then opened it in Word? Would it mess up everything?

    Also, does anyone know whether a free Word Programme is included in Windows? I was going to pay to renew my subscription, but realised I already have access to word, even though it says "unlicensed product"? What do I do? Do I renew the subscription anyway? Thanks.

    :)
     
    Aide L, May 30, 2020
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Wordpad documents being saved to Word

    Hi Mike

    If RTF documents are opening in Word:

    Right click an RTF document, choose 'Open With' - Choose Another App

    Important - Check the box marked 'Always use this app to open xxx . . .'

    If Wordpad is not in the list, scroll to the bottom and click 'More Apps'

    Wordpad should be in that list . . .

    Choosing Wordpad form one of those lists will reset the file associations on RTF documents and they should then automatically open in Wordpad . . .
     
    DaveM121, May 30, 2020
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  3. MEANDMYCOMPUTER
    MeAndMyComputer Win User
    Wordpad wants to open with Word 2016 instead as a WordPad document

    Wordpad wants to open with Word 2016 instead of as a WordPad document


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    I'm setting up a new Dell Inspiron 15 (x64) laptop. Windows 10 Home (x64). And want to have WordPad to open as a WordPad document.
    --- The top of the document shows Word (Unlicensed product)
    --- The user does not want to install Microsoft Office 2016.

    Is it possible to have WordPad open as WordPad in this situation?

    I have 2 Windows 10 computers that were upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 without any Microsoft Office or a Microsoft account on either one of them.
    --- I use WordPad on them and I don't recall having problems installing & using WordPad.
    --- Is the above issue because modern Windows 10 systems require Word 2016 in order to use WordPad which in turn would require a Microsoft account?
     
    MeAndMyComputer, May 30, 2020
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  4. EDWIN
    Edwin Win User

    Opening Wordpad document in Word

    Wordpad wants to open with Word 2016 instead as a WordPad document

    Right click an .rtf file and make the following changes:


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    Opening Wordpad document in Word [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, May 30, 2020
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