Online Notepad

Simple online notepad for quick notes and text editing. Auto-saves locally—your notes persist between sessions.

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How to Use Online Notepad

  1. Start typing in the text area - your notes auto-save
  2. Adjust font size and family using the toolbar
  3. Monitor word, character, and line counts at the bottom
  4. Click the download button to save as a .txt file
  5. Click "New" to clear and start fresh
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About Online Notepad

Sometimes you just need a place to quickly jot something down. Our online notepad provides a clean, distraction-free writing space with automatic saving—your notes persist in your browser between sessions.

Notepad Features

Simple but capable:

  • Auto-save: Changes saved automatically to browser storage
  • Plain text: No formatting complexity, just text
  • Word count: Track document length
  • Download: Save as .txt file when needed

Use Cases

Quick notes: Jot down thoughts, phone numbers, URLs. Clipboard extension: Temporary storage between applications. Draft writing: Start documents before moving to full editors. Code snippets: Store small code fragments temporarily.

Storage and Privacy

Notes are stored in your browser's localStorage—they never leave your device. This means complete privacy but also means notes don't sync between devices or browsers. For important content, download copies.

Limitations

Browser storage has size limits (typically 5-10MB). Clearing browser data removes notes. For long-term storage or cross-device access, transfer important notes to dedicated note-taking applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are my notes saved automatically?
Yes! Notes save to your browser's local storage automatically as you type. They persist across sessions and browser restarts. For permanent backup, export to file or use our sync feature (requires account) to access notes from multiple devices.
What formatting options are available?
Choose from: plain text (basic notepad), Markdown (preview support), rich text (WYSIWYG formatting), or code mode (syntax highlighting). Switch modes based on your content type. Plain text is fastest; rich text is most visual.
Can I access notes offline?
Yes! Once the page loads, everything works offline. Notes save to your browser locally. This is perfect for airplane mode, unreliable connections, or privacy-focused note-taking. No server connection needed after initial load.
How do I organize multiple notes?
Create multiple notes with custom titles. Search across all notes. Use folders or tags for organization. Recent notes appear at top. Archive old notes without deleting. The sidebar provides quick navigation between all your notes.
How do I export or share my notes?
Export individual notes as TXT, Markdown, HTML, or PDF. Export all notes as a ZIP archive for backup. Share notes via generated links (public access) or copy content directly. Import notes from other sources easily.
Is there a character or note limit?
Browser storage limits vary (typically 5-10MB total). Individual notes can be quite long - thousands of pages. For extremely large documents, consider downloading and using a dedicated word processor. We show storage usage.