Click to expand.I would agree that TextEdit with Rich Text Format disabled is a good analog to the Windows Notepad. At the same time, TextWrangler that myflynn recommended is a good tool. It much more powerful and more like the freeware NotePad that is available for Windows, but it might not be simple enough for some applications. I have NotePad, WordPad, and NotePad withing easy reach on my Windows machines and both TextEdit and TextWrangler on my Mac's Dock.
Jun 13, 2018 - Sure, macOS has its advantages, but Windows 10 is a mature, stable. The MacBook Air soldiers on with the same screen, processor,.
I find I use TextEdit much more than TextWrangler. It's a case of which took best fits the job at hand. Extra features can sometimes get in the way.