Online Notepad
NewPopularDistraction-free notepad with auto-save, multiple notes, find/replace, and Markdown preview.
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About Online Notepad
Online Notepad provides a clean, distraction-free text editing environment in the browser with automatic localStorage persistence so notes are never lost between sessions. Unlike generic text editors, it supports multiple named notes with auto-generated titles from the first line, a word and character count status bar, font family and size controls, a find and replace toolbar, and an optional Markdown preview panel for technical notes. Notes are saved every 2 seconds automatically with a quiet saved indicator so you always know your work is preserved without manual saving.
Key Features
Auto-Save Every 2 Seconds
Notes are saved to localStorage automatically with a subtle saved indicator. No manual save needed.
Multiple Notes
Create, switch between, and delete multiple notes. Each gets an auto-title from the first line.
Find and Replace
Ctrl+F opens a find/replace toolbar with previous, next, replace, and replace all actions.
Markdown Preview
Toggle a side-by-side rendered Markdown preview for technical and structured notes.
Font and Size Controls
Choose monospace, sans-serif, or serif font family and small, medium, or large text size.
Download and Export
Download the current note as a .txt or .md file or copy all text in one click.
How to Use
- 1
Start typing
The editor is ready immediately. Your first line becomes the note title.
- 2
Create multiple notes
Click New Note to start a second note. Switch between notes from the sidebar.
- 3
Use find and replace
Press Ctrl+F to open the find bar and navigate or replace text.
- 4
Toggle Markdown preview
Enable Markdown preview to render formatted output alongside the raw text.
- 5
Download when done
Download as .txt or .md or copy all text to clipboard.
Real-World Use Cases
Quick Reference Notes
A developer keeps API endpoints and command snippets in the notepad as a quick reference during work.
Meeting Notes
A professional takes meeting notes directly in the browser notepad with auto-save so nothing is lost.
Draft Writing
A writer drafts content in the notepad with word count tracking then copies the polished draft to their publishing platform.
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