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PyPad

by Mark Weskerv1.0.0.0

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PyPad - A lightweight, nostalgic text editor with .docx support

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id MarkWesker.PyPad --exact --version 1.0.0.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for PyPad

PyPad uses EXE. The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
pypad_installer.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for PyPad →

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About

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)

Installers · v1.0.0.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXEuserDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for PyPad.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install PyPad on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id MarkWesker.PyPad --exact --version 1.0.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Mark Wesker and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install PyPad silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id MarkWesker.PyPad --exact 1.0.0.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for PyPad?
PyPad uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: pypad_installer.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall PyPad via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id MarkWesker.PyPad --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from PyPad's Apps & Features entry.
Is PyPad free?
PyPad is distributed under MIT License. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Admin9961/pypad_installer) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does PyPad work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls PyPad directly from the publisher.
How do I keep PyPad up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id MarkWesker.PyPad --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of PyPad from microsoft/winget-pkgs.