The Latest Update: Revamped Experience With New Features and Enhancements

  • 11 January 2024
The Latest Update: Revamped Experience With New Features and Enhancements

Microsoft has just released a significant update for its classic word-processing software, WordPad. This update brings a host of new features, improvements to existing functionalities, and bug fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Below are the detailed patch notes for the latest WordPad app update.

New Features

Cloud Syncing

  • Users can now save documents directly to OneDrive from within WordPad.
  • Automatic syncing allows access to documents across different devices.

Tabbed Document Interface

  • Work on multiple documents in a single window with tabs.
  • Easily switch between documents without opening multiple instances of WordPad.

Dark Mode

  • A new Dark Mode theme is available, reducing eye strain and saving battery life on compatible devices.
  • Toggle Dark Mode on/off in the ‘View’ menu or system-wide settings.

Voice Typing Support

  • Integrated voice typing feature enables dictation in multiple languages.
  • Accessible via a dedicated microphone icon on the toolbar.

Improvements

Enhanced Search Functionality

  • Improved search tool with options to find next/previous occurrences and case-sensitive search.
  • Ability to highlight all instances of search terms within the document.

Image Handling

  • Added support for dragging and dropping images into documents.
  • Resizing images is now more intuitive with proportional scaling by default.

PDF Support

  • Native ability to save documents as PDF files without using additional software.
  • Enhanced PDF export options including bookmarks and hyperlinks preservation.

To get this latest update, users can check for updates through Windows Update or download it directly from Microsoft Store if applicable. For any feedback or issues encountered after this update, users are encouraged to contact Microsoft support or provide feedback through the Feedback Hub app on Windows devices. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue our commitment to improving your writing experience with WordPad!