TextPad is a text editor for Microsoft Windows developed by Helios Software Solutions.

[1] TextPad was initially released in 1992[2] as shareware, with users requested to pay a registration fee to support future development.

[4] By 1998 the company was pointing out that the editor was "shareware (try before you buy)" and payment was necessary to continue to use it.

[5] Key features include:[6] The Clip Library is a TextPad sidebar that allows users to store small items persistently, and then use them easily.

In 2015 Mike Williams of PC Advisor called it "an excellent Notepad replacement with a stack of essential features.