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notepad

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[noht-pad] / ˈnoʊtˌpæd /

noun

notepads plural
  1. a pad of blank pages for writing notes.


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Etymology

Origin of notepad

First recorded in 1920–25; note + pad 1

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He provided instructions on how to create the file in Notepad.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

The update also includes a public preview of Android apps for Windows 11, redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps, and a number of other taskbar improvements.

From The Verge • Feb. 10, 2022

Microsoft is also redesigning its Notepad and Media Player apps, and both include dark modes and design tweaks that more closely match Windows 11.

From The Verge • Jan. 26, 2022

A new Media Player app is currently in testing, and Windows 11 is also getting a redesigned Notepad app with dark mode support.

From The Verge • Jan. 20, 2022

Most operating systems have a text editor: DOS has edit, Windows has Notepad, MacOS has SimpleText.

From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by Goerzen, John

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