How to Open Notepad in Windows 11: Multiple Methods

Notepad is an open-source text editor program that is utilized by the majority of Windows users . It is simple and easy to use thanks to its an easy interface. In this article, we’ve described various ways to start the Notepad application in Windows 11. While doing this Process, if you are facing the problem message+ keeps stopping while this process follow instructions mention in a link.

Method 1: From Run Dialog box

1) To Open Run dialog box

Press the Win and R keys together on your keyboard.

2.) After that you can enter notepad and hit the the Enter key.

This will launch your Notepad app on your computer.

Method 2. Utilizing the command Line Tool

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

Use the Win and R keys together on your keyboard.

Enter cmd and press enter key.

Step 2. Step 2: Open the command prompt window

Notepad, type in Notepad and then press Enter key.

It will open the Notepad application. After that you can shut down your command prompt application.

Note This command works in Windows PowerShell application also.

Method 3: Using Desktop Shortcut

Step 1: Open File Explorer

Use the Win+E keys on the keyboard.

Then, go to the C: drive and double click on the folder named Windows.

Step 2. Step 2: Go to the Windows folder

Find the notepad application, then right click to open the notepad.

Select Show additional choices by clicking the Context menu.

Step 3. 3: Click Show to show more options

Click “Send To” and then select the Desktop (create shortcut) from the list.

This will make an iNotepad shortcut for the Desktop.

4. Step Step 4: Double-click on the notepadshortcut icon on your desktop.

This will open Notepad. Notepad application.

Method 4: From the Start menu

Step 1: Open Start menu

Press the the Win button on the keyboard.

After that, click on All applications on the menu, as illustrated below.

Step 2. Step 2: On the list of Apps

Scroll down to the bottom of the list and search for Notepad.

Select NOTEpad as it is shown below.

This will launch the Notepad application to you.

Method 5: From Windows Search

1.) to open Windows Search

Click the search icon on the taskbar . Then enter notepad..

2.) Then, click on the Notepad application in the search results, as shown below.

After that, Notepad application will be installed onto your computer.

Method 6: Using Keyboard Shortcut.

Keyboard shortcuts are probably the easiest way to launch any application.

Step 1: Go to Desktop

Click right on the notepad Shortcut icon.

Click on Show additional alternatives within the menu context.

Step 2. in the Show More Options list

Choose properties from the menu as illustrated below.

Step 3. Step 3: Open the window Properties

Click on the the Shortcut Key field and then press N key on your keyboard.

This will be set automatically Ctrl + Alt +N on shortcut keys.

Then, click to Apply and Click OK for closing.

If you wish to launch notepad on your computer, to open the Notepad application, simply press CTRL + AL + N keys on the keyboard.

That’s all there is to it.

Method 7 Pin to Taskbar/Start menu

1.) 1. Press the the Win button on the keyboard.

2.) 2) Type Notepadand Right click Notepad in the search results.

3.) Then, click Pin on the Start as well as Pin to the taskbar in the contextual menu.

You can now see that the icon for the notepad is placed on taskbar as well as the start menu, which you can access it by clicking it.

Method 8. Use the “Open with” in the contextual menu

1.) Right-click on any text document.

2.) After that, choose Open by the option of Notepad.

The document will be opened by using the Notepad application. Once there, the user can access any type of text document and work on it.

Method 9: From File Explorer

1.) Use the the Win and E keys in your keyboard.

This will open this window. It opens the File Explorer.

2.) After that, Copy then Paste the URL in the Address Bar.

C:\Windows\notepad.exe

Enter key. the Enter key.

This will launch Notepad. Notepad app on your computer.

That’s all folks.

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