Free Online Notepad - Simple Text Editor

A simple, fast, and secure online text editor. No login required. Your notes are automatically saved in your browser.

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Choose Your Editor

Plain Text Editor

Simple and clean text editor for quick notes and writing.

Rich Text Editor

Format your text with styling options and formatting tools.

Markdown Editor

Write in Markdown with live preview and formatting.

Essential Online Notepad Features

Distraction-Free Writing Interface

  • Clean and intuitive design
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Simple and easy-to-use toolbar
  • Responsive layout for all devices

Auto-Save

  • Real-time automatic saving
  • No manual saving required
  • Prevents data loss
  • Instant recovery after browser refresh

Text Statistics

  • Real-time character count
  • Word count
  • Line count
  • Reading time estimation

User Guide

  • All editors support multiple export formats (PDF, Image, HTML)
  • Before starting a new document in the same editor type, please export your current content to prevent data loss (Different editor types won't affect each other)
  • Export buttons are located in the editor's top toolbar
  • Regular content export is recommended for backup purposes

How Our Online Notepad Works

  • Uses HTML5 localStorage API for data persistence
  • Auto-saves every 1000ms (1 second)
  • Data stored locally in browser
  • No server-side storage
  • Data retained until cache cleared
  • Works offline after initial load
  • Lightweight and performant

Browser Compatibility

Wide Browser Support

Our notepad is built with standard web technologies and works on all modern browsers. Below are some popular examples, but not limited to:

Desktop Browsers

  • All Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, etc.)
  • Mozilla Firefox and derivatives
  • Safari
  • Any modern web browser

Mobile Browsers

  • All mobile browsers supporting modern web standards
  • Chrome for Android
  • Safari for iOS
  • Any modern mobile browser

Having Issues?

If you encounter any compatibility issues with your browser, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We're committed to ensuring a smooth experience for all users and will address any issues promptly.

Usage Tips

Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + S: Manual save
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo
  • Ctrl + B: Bold (Rich text)
  • Ctrl + I: Italic (Rich text)

Best Practices

  • Regular export of important documents
  • Choose appropriate editor mode
  • Make good use of auto-save feature
  • Utilize formatting options

Performance Tips

  • Regular browser cache cleanup
  • Mind browser storage limits
  • Use export function for long-term storage

Privacy & Security

No Data Collection

  • No personal information collected
  • No tracking cookies
  • No analytics or user monitoring
  • Complete data privacy

Security Measures

  • Browser-only local storage
  • No server transmission
  • SSL/TLS encryption for site access
  • Regular security updates

Compliance

  • GDPR compliant
  • CCPA compliant
  • No third-party data sharing
  • Transparent privacy policy