How to open TextEdit
Open TextEdit from Applications, or search for TextEdit with Spotlight.
Notepad on Mac
What is Notepad called on Mac?
Notepad is closest to TextEdit on Mac. TextEdit is the built-in app for plain text and rich text notes.
Short answer: open TextEdit when you are looking for Notepad on Mac.
TextEdit can create plain text documents as well as formatted rich text documents.
What TextEdit does
TextEdit lets you write and edit text documents. You can use it for plain text notes, simple drafts, and rich text documents with basic formatting.
How Callsign helps with the name mismatch
Callsign creates a visible alias named Notepad in a folder you choose. When you use that familiar name, it opens TextEdit. The alias is a normal visible file, not a replacement editor.