Why Use an Online Notepad?
Sometimes you just need to jot something down — fast. Opening a desktop app, creating a new file, picking a name: all friction. This notepad is ready the moment the page loads. Just type. Your text is automatically saved to your browser's localStorage, meaning it survives tab closes, browser restarts, and even computer reboots.
Unlike desktop Notepad or TextEdit, this tool runs everywhere — your work computer, home laptop, or phone — without installing anything. And unlike cloud notes apps (Notion, Keep, Apple Notes), there's no account, no sync, no privacy concern. What you type stays on your device.
Multi-Tab Notes
Create up to 10 named tabs for different notes — meeting notes, a shopping list, code snippets, a draft email. Double-click any tab name to rename it. Each tab saves independently. Close a tab to remove it (with a confirmation prompt).
Dark Mode
Toggle dark mode with the 🌙 button in the top-right corner. The preference is remembered across visits. On your first visit, the notepad checks your OS preference (prefers-color-scheme) and sets the theme automatically.
Downloading Your Notes
Use the Download button (or Ctrl+S) to save the current note as a .txt file. The filename uses the tab name plus today's date. This is the recommended way to back up important notes — browser storage can be cleared accidentally.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd+S | Download current note as .txt |
| Ctrl/Cmd+T | New tab |
| Ctrl/Cmd+F | Open Find & Replace |
| Ctrl/Cmd+A | Select all text (browser default) |
| Ctrl/Cmd+Z | Undo (browser default) |
| Esc | Exit fullscreen / close find bar |