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Microsoft to Phase Out WordPad and People App in Windows 11

New update introduces enhanced voice access tools and natural text-to-speech voices, currently in testing phase.

Overview

  • Microsoft is phasing out WordPad and the People app from Windows 11 starting with the Insider build 26020.
  • WordPad will be completely removed and users will not have the option to reinstall it.
  • The People app's functionality is being transferred to Outlook for Windows, the new default mailbox app for Windows 11 devices.
  • Microsoft is also introducing new features such as enhanced voice access tools and natural text-to-speech voices.
  • The update is currently in the Canary branch of the Windows 11 Insider program and needs to go through the Beta and Dev channels before it is released to the general public.