Online Notepad

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A simple, distraction-free notepad that automatically saves your notes to your browser's local storage. Your notes are private and never leave your device.

Online Notepad
Simple notepad with automatic saving to your browser
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Online Notepad - Quick Text Editor

What is an online notepad?

An online notepad gives you a simple, distraction-free space to type, paste, or edit text right in your browser. No sign-up, no files to manage. Use it for quick notes, drafts, or temporary storage while you work.

How to use the notepad

  1. Start typing: Click the text area and write or paste content.
  2. Edit freely: Use standard shortcuts (Ctrl+Z for undo, Ctrl+A to select all).
  3. Copy or download: Copy the text to your clipboard or download as a .txt file.

Why use this tool?

  • Zero setup: Start writing immediately without creating accounts or saving files.
  • Temporary workspace: Draft ideas before moving them to final destinations.
  • Clean interface: No ads, toolbars, or distractions; focus on the text.

Use case 1: Meeting notes

Jot down quick notes during calls and copy them to your project tool afterward.

Use case 2: Code snippets

Hold temporary code snippets while debugging or switching between files.

Use case 3: Clipboard staging

Use as a staging area for copy-paste operations across multiple apps.

Examples

Basic example

Open the notepad, type Remember: meeting at 3pm, and copy to your calendar app.

Advanced example

Paste a long email draft, edit formatting, then copy the polished version back.

Common errors

Lost content on refresh

Browser refresh clears the notepad. Copy important notes or download before closing.

Formatting not preserved

The notepad stores plain text. Rich formatting from Word or Google Docs is stripped.

Tips and proven approaches

  • Use the notepad to strip formatting: paste rich text, then copy out as plain text.
  • Bookmark the tool for quick access during work sessions.
  • Combine with the sentence counter to check length as you write.

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Privacy and security

Everything stays in your browser. No text is uploaded or stored on servers, so your notes remain private.

Frequently Asked Questions
Your notes are saved locally in your browser's localStorage. They never leave your device and are completely private.
Yes! Your notes are automatically saved and will persist even after closing the browser, as long as you don't clear your browser data.
No, notes are stored locally in your browser and are not synced across devices. Each browser/device has its own separate notepad.
The notepad supports up to 1MB of text, which is approximately 500,000 words.