About Online Notepad
Our online notepad is a simple, fast, and free text editor that works directly in your browser. No registration, no installation, no hassle. Your notes are automatically saved to your browser's local storage, so you never lose your work.
Features
- Auto-Save: Your notes are automatically saved as you type
- No Login Required: Start writing immediately without creating an account
- Download & Upload: Save notes as files or load existing text files
- Word Counter: Real-time character, word, and line count
- Reading Time: Estimate how long it takes to read your text
- Privacy First: All data is stored locally in your browser
- Clean Interface: Distraction-free writing experience
- Copy to Clipboard: Quickly copy all your text
Use Cases
- Quick Notes: Jot down ideas, reminders, or to-do lists
- Draft Writing: Write blog posts, articles, or emails
- Code Snippets: Store and organize code temporarily
- Meeting Notes: Take notes during meetings or calls
- Text Formatting: Clean up and format text before copying
- Temporary Storage: Store text temporarily while working
- Collaboration Prep: Draft content before sharing
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Select All | Ctrl + A | Cmd + A |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Cmd + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Cmd + V |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | Cmd + Shift + Z |
| Find | Ctrl + F | Cmd + F |
Privacy & Security
Your privacy is important to us. All notes are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. We do not send your data to any server, and we do not track what you write. Your notes remain on your device unless you explicitly download or share them.
Tips for Best Experience
- Enable auto-save to never lose your work
- Download important notes as backup files
- Use a descriptive filename for easy organization
- Clear browser cache carefully as it will delete saved notes
- For sensitive information, download and delete from browser
- Use the word counter to track your writing progress
Supported File Formats
You can upload and work with various text-based file formats:
- .txt - Plain text files
- .md - Markdown files
- .json - JSON data files
- .csv - Comma-separated values
- .log - Log files