Windows 10: Wordpad option MISSING for RTF Documents

All my RTF documents most created via Wordpad now show Libre Writer as default programWhen I attempt to access "Wordpad" option in "Open With" ... it is MISSING!?Also missing among "Open With" options is "Search for a program on this computer" ... Just GONE!!?! Makes NO sense, IMO!!Only UNhelpful options are 2 variants of Libre Office, and "M$ Store" Stupid,, since Wordpad is a native Win 10 program, AFAIKM$ "helpers" on Forums offer how to locate Wordpad.exe in Windows ... So THEN WHAT?? Effectively does NOTHING to actually resolve this issue!Created a new Test document & attempts

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rtf. file

Hi Michelle,

Some documents when saved takes up space due to its components. For us to help you with your concern, we'd like to know if your rtf file has images on it.

Meanwhile, if your rtf file has pure texts, we suggest that you follow the steps below to reduce the size of your rtf file:

• Compose your rtf file in Microsoft Word.
• Instead of saving, copy and paste your composition to WordPad. All the formatting is copied over too.
  
• Save the document with WordPad, and you'll get a significantly smaller file.

Let us know the results.

 

Wordpad documents being saved to Word

Hi Mike

If RTF documents are opening in Word:

Right click an RTF document, choose 'Open With' - Choose Another App

Important - Check the box marked 'Always use this app to open xxx . . .'

If Wordpad is not in the list, scroll to the bottom and click 'More Apps'

Wordpad should be in that list . . .

Choosing Wordpad form one of those lists will reset the file associations on RTF documents and they should then automatically open in Wordpad . . .

 

Cannot select Wordpad as default for .rtf files

Hello!

Follow these steps to set your default application when launching .rtf files.

1. Right click where you want to create a new rich text file (.rtf).

2. Click New > Rich Text Document

3. Give your document a name; anything is fine.

4. Right click your newly created document

5. Click "Open with..."

6. Check "Always use this app to open .rtf files"

7. If WordPad is not already listed, you will need to find it in your PC's program files. To do this, follow Step 7a-7d.

7a. Scroll down and click "Look for another app on this PC"

7b. When the file explorer opens, find the folder "Windows NT" and double click it.

7c. Double click "Acessories"

7d. Double click "WordPad"

Your new file that you created should open in WordPad.

Let me know if you have any other questions. Have a nice day!

-Jared