Recommend a lighweight word processor please

[Flatline]

WordStar if you want to that route. They still make WordPerfect if you inclined to buy it. Might as well get the keyboard templates they used to sell for WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3 while you're at it.

WordTsar is another option.

 

[Buck Breaking SS]

I had the same issue as you and I've settled on cherrytree. It is essentially a way to see and organize all your notes in one place, without having to look all over your folders to find That One Note. And you won't lose anything. The only downside is that the dev is very open about his political views but it's only one icon you can ignore.

 

[ForkyMeetsPorky]

Abiword is a good lightweight alternative, or you could source an older version of Microsoft Works. That said, Wordpad is still lightweight text editor, it shouldn't be slow on a modern machine. Might want to check that it's not another issue.

 

[Bullet Kin]

I didn't know this thread existed so I'll shoot my shot. I am in need of a WordPad alternative that can embed files. I created another thread on QnA not knowing this thread exists. I do not wish to use an office program as they tend to be bloated and take awhile to get used to. I want a kind of rich text editor that can embed and run Doom.

Tema 'Any alternatives to WordPad?'

21 de Ene, 2026

Hi yes I look for alternate to WordPad.

Its good for taking notes of many things like users, lolcows, and general notetaking as well as embedding.

Sadly it is no longer on any computers that I use.

I do not want to use Word cause that costs money and is too big. I will not be using LibreOffice because that is lame and gay.

• Bullet Kin
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Here is what I would want to do in my software. Notice how I use an external software to edit my files?

Reading through this thread, there doesn't appear to be good software suggestions.

LibreOffice
Confusing UI navigation and takes too long to download and set up, comes packaged with other software I do not want. It is literally the Gimp to Photoshop. I would rather use Word instead.

Word
Many computers that I use does actually come with Word but it is a subscription, requires a Microsoft login built into the OS. It is really good but I do not like the transcriber. Also comes bundled with other software and very bloated.

Word Online
Too resource intensive and lacks many good features compared to Word. Abysmal.

OpenOffice
Their files can be embedded with WordPad. UI looks comprehensive but lacking in features. Still I do not want an office suite.

Wordpad
Its no longer supported.

Office 97
My love for Office 97 is great but some things deserve to stay in the past. Besides there's no support.

Jarte
Last update was 8 years ago, built on top of Wordpad. The most confusing navigation ui I have seen. I enjoyed the small features like the Typing sounds and tabs. Then again this is just Wordpad 2.

Vim/Neovim/NeoVide
I WILL NOT USE A TERMINAL TO EDIT RICH TEXT THEN WRITE LUA SCRIPTS TO CONFIGURE MY TERMINAL.

wordperfect 5.0
Costs money. Also this is an office suite.

Linux
K now what rich text editor retard?

Atlantis Word Processor
Looks good but costs money (50 bucks is a bit much for me.). I like everything about this software as it is rich with personality, the typewriter sounds, lovely names for the colors, good ui customization, tabs. Sadly there is no embedding though (At least none I can find). A lot of cool features but the lack of file embedding is a deal breaker.


Notepad++
That's a plain text editor. Even with plugins, the text won't look good.

Wine Wordpad
I am not switching to Linux.

WordTsar
Looks like a command line interface, no.

WordFocus
I want all the doodads, switches, blinkers, buttons, thingamabobs.

 

[Bullet Kin]

I am still on the look out for text editors that can embed content.
I guess I will have to abandon the RTF format I have long used in favor of Markdown.


Going to be looking through a lot of text editors.