Notepad is a lightweight program for opening and editing text documents. Usually, it is already preinstalled in operating systems as a standard tool necessary for work, but there are also additional versions with an extended set of functions.
Necessary
Internet connection
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure you have a working internet connection. Open the browser and enter in the search bar the name of any program convenient for you for further use in the work of the program like the standard "Notepad" or just browse the list of programs with a description of their functions. Compare prices, decide on the selection criteria, find out for yourself which features are important for you, and so on.
Step 2
Download the program of your choice for editing text documents. If it is free, you can start using it right after the installation, and if not, most likely, you will be offered to activate a trial period, after which you must decide on the decision to buy a license key.
Step 3
If you have made a decision to buy a license key for your new text editor, open the program activation menu or go to the developer's official website in the section for purchasing licenses. You will need a bank card to pay.
Step 4
Before making a final decision on payment, look at other free analogs of the program and compare their functionality. When paying, be extremely careful when entering data - they must be indicated correctly and without errors.
Step 5
Also, make sure that the address bar contains the correct address - this is necessary in order to avoid unpleasant incidents related to fraud. It is better not to save the fields you have filled out in the browser for further automatic filling, since they can be used by unauthorized people who have gained access to your computer.
Step 6
In order to use the notebook you downloaded and installed to open files by default, right-click on the text document and select "Open with..", then select the desired one in the list of programs or add it there using the menu of the button "Browse "By specifying the directory in Program Files. Check the box next to "Use for all files of this type" and click "OK".