If you are looking to write or edit text, you can use the built-in apps: 1. Using Notepad (Simple Text)

: Similar to Notepad, search for "WordPad" from the Start screen .

In Windows 8.1, the quickest way to create a text file is to right-click on an empty space on your or inside a folder, select New , and then click on Text Document .

: Windows 8.1 reached its end of support on January 10, 2023, so it no longer receives security updates.

If the text on your screen is too hard to read, you can change its size: Right-click the and select Screen resolution . Click Make text and other items larger or smaller .

Choose a preset size (Smaller, Medium, Larger) or use a custom scaling level for all displays.

Notepad is best for quick notes and plain text without formatting.

: You can copy and paste web text into WordPad or use the toolbar to format your document . 3. Adjusting How Text Looks