subject: Introduce New Features in WordPad and Paint in Windows 7 [print this page] Introduce New Features in WordPad and Paint in Windows 7
Since Windows 95, WordPad and Paint are really normal in all versions of Windows. But what about them in Windows 7? Actually Windows 7 provides some new improvements of them. Today we take a look at these new features in WordPad and Paint in Windows 7.
Classic WordPad
As we all known, WordPad has come in very handy as a quick and easy to use text editor for documents. Also WordPad can save much time rather than opening up a new Word session to make simple adjustments. In fact it is all some users need to create basic letters and and other simple documents.
WordPad 6.1 w/ Ribbon UI
Note: The new WordPad in Windows 7 includes the nicely laid out Ribbon interface which has been a feature in Office 2007 and in the forthcoming 2010.
If you are new to the Ribbon, it does take getting used to, but once you do, you'll wonder how you did without it before.
In order to access commonly used commands easier, just Right-click the button and choose "Add to Quick Access Toolbar".
What's nice is that it includes the ability to read and write documents to Office Open XML format, which supports Open Office (.odt) and IBM Lotus Symphony suites.
Of course...you can insert a Paint drawing like in pervious versions.
Paint
We would be remiss if we didn't show the new Ribbon UI included in the new version of Paint.
You will find it is easier to access options for editing projects.
Nice...the main menu offers more choices for saving, printing images etc.
conclusion
Maybe Paint and WordPad may seem like forgotten accessories, but the new look and improvements might worth to have a second look.
