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Online Notepad

A clean, distraction-free writing pad with auto-save, find & replace, fullscreen mode, and instant .txt download. Write notes, drafts, or ideas - all private, all browser-based.

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— How It Works —

Your Notes, Saved Automatically

Start typing and your work is preserved. No sign-up, no cloud - everything stays in your browser, ready when you return.

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Start Writing
Click into the editor and start typing. No setup, no login, no friction - just a clean writing surface.
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Auto-Save Works
Your notes are saved to your browser every 30 seconds and whenever you switch tabs. Come back anytime - your text is still there.
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Use Pro Features
Find & replace text, toggle fullscreen for distraction-free writing, switch fonts, or undo/redo with toolbar buttons.
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Download or Copy
Click Download to save as a .txt file, or Copy All to paste your notes anywhere you need them.

Online Notepad - Write Notes Instantly, No Sign-Up Needed

Need a quick place to jot down thoughts, draft an email, or save a code snippet? This online notepad gives you a clean, distraction-free writing surface that auto-saves your work to your browser. No account, no cloud sync, no data collection - your notes stay on your device and are ready whenever you return.

Unlike basic text boxes, this notepad includes a full toolbar with undo/redo, find & replace, a font toggle between sans-serif and monospace, fullscreen mode for focused writing, and a live status bar showing word count, character count, line count, and paragraph count. It's the kind of tool you bookmark and use every day.

Online Notepad vs. Desktop Notepad - Quick Comparison

FeatureThis Online NotepadDesktop Notepad
Auto-save✓ Every 30 seconds + on tab switch✗ Manual save only
Word/character count✓ Real-time in status bar✗ Not built-in
Find & Replace✓ Built-in with match count✓ Basic (Ctrl+H)
Fullscreen mode✓ One-click distraction-free✗ Not available
Font toggle✓ Sans-serif ↔ Monospace✗ Requires settings change
Download as .txt✓ One-click timestamped file✓ File → Save As
Access anywhere✓ Any browser, any device✗ Local machine only
Privacy✓ 100% local, no server✓ Local file

Key Benefits / Why Use This Online Notepad

Auto-Save Built In
Your notes save automatically every 30 seconds and whenever you switch tabs. Return any time - your text is exactly where you left it.
100% Private
Everything is stored in your browser's localStorage. No server, no cloud, no cookies, no tracking. Your notes are seen by no one but you.
Fullscreen Focus
One click expands the notepad to fill your entire screen. No distractions, no sidebars - just you and your words. Press Escape to exit.
Find & Replace
Search for any text in your notes with a live match count. Replace individual matches or all at once - faster than scrolling through long documents.

Features of This Tool

Auto-save every 30 seconds + on tab switch
Real-time word, character, line, and paragraph count
Find & replace with live match count
Fullscreen distraction-free writing mode
Font toggle: Sans-serif ↔ Monospace (remembered)
Download as timestamped .txt file
Undo & redo from the toolbar
Tab key inserts a tab character for code notes
No account, no server, no data collection - free forever

How to Use (Step-by-Step)

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Click into the editor
The online notepad is ready as soon as the page loads. Click the writing area and start typing - if you've used it before, your previous notes are already restored.
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Write freely
Use the toolbar for undo/redo, find & replace, or toggle fullscreen mode for distraction-free writing. The status bar shows your word and character count in real time.
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Let auto-save do its thing
Your notes save automatically every 30 seconds and when you leave the tab. The status bar shows "Saved ✓" with a timestamp. You can also click Save manually anytime.
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Download or copy when ready
Click Download to save your notes as a timestamped .txt file, or Copy All to paste them into an email, document, or chat.

Technical Notes (What to Expect)

Your notes are stored in your browser's localStorage under the key "onp-notepad-content". This means they persist between page reloads but are tied to this specific browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will remove saved notes, so download important work as a .txt file.

The notepad checks for unsaved changes every 30 seconds. If anything has changed, it saves automatically. It also saves whenever you click away from the editor or switch browser tabs. The status bar shows "Saved ✓" with the time of the last save.

The notepad itself has no hard character limit. However, browsers typically allow 5-10 MB of localStorage per domain. For plain text, that's roughly 2.5-5 million characters - more than enough for any typical note-taking session.

It switches the editor between DM Sans (a clean sans-serif) and JetBrains Mono (a monospace coding font). Your preference is saved to localStorage, so it persists when you return. Monospace is great for code snippets, tables, and aligned text.

Use Cases & Examples

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Quick Notes & Drafts
Jot down meeting notes, brainstorm ideas, or draft an email before sending. The auto-save ensures nothing is lost if you accidentally close the tab.
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Code Snippets
Switch to monospace font and use the Tab key to write or save code snippets. Perfect for quick script drafts or config file edits. localStorage keeps them safe between sessions.
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Study & Research
Take notes while reading articles or watching lectures. Use fullscreen mode to eliminate distractions, and download your notes as a .txt file when you're done.
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Clipboard Manager
Use the notepad as a temporary clipboard for collecting text from multiple sources. Paste snippets in, organize them, then copy or download the compiled result.
— FAQ —

FAQs – Online Notepad

Your notes are saved in your browser's localStorage on your device. They persist between page visits but are tied to this specific browser. Clearing browser data will remove them, so download important notes as .txt files.

Yes, completely free with no limits. There is no sign-up, no premium tier, and no ads. All features including auto-save, find & replace, and fullscreen mode are included.

Completely. Nothing is sent to any server. All storage and processing happen locally in your browser. There are no analytics, no cookies, and no tracking of your content.

Auto-save checks every 30 seconds and saves if there are any changes. It also saves automatically when you click away from the editor or switch to another browser tab. You can click the Save button in the toolbar to save manually at any time.

Yes. Click the Download button in the toolbar to save your notes as a .txt file. The filename includes today's date automatically (e.g., notepad-2025-01-15.txt).

It switches the editor font between DM Sans (a clean sans-serif for general writing) and JetBrains Mono (a monospace font ideal for code, tables, and aligned text). Your font preference is saved between visits.

Click the search icon in the toolbar to open the Find & Replace bar. Type your search term to see a live match count. Use Next to jump to the next match, Replace to swap the current match, or Replace All to change every occurrence at once.

Yes. The online notepad is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers. The toolbar and editor adapt to smaller screens.

Yes. Pressing Tab inserts a tab character instead of moving focus away from the editor. This makes the notepad useful for writing code snippets, outlines, or any content that needs indentation.

Clicking the fullscreen icon expands the notepad to fill your entire browser window, hiding all other page content for distraction-free writing. Press Escape or click the icon again to exit.

Start Writing Now

A clean writing surface with auto-save, find & replace, and fullscreen. Free, private, browser-based - no sign-up needed.

📝 Open Notepad