How to use it
- Click in the text area and start typing.
- Click + New note to start another note; pick notes from the list on the left.
- Watch the counter for characters and words; the status shows when the note is saved.
- Copy the text or download it as a .txt file when you need it elsewhere.
Notes that save themselves
Every change is saved automatically in your browser's local storage less than half a second after you stop typing; the status line switches from Saving… to Saved. Close the tab, restart the computer, come back tomorrow: your notes are still there, in the same browser on the same device.
The list on the left shows each note by its first line, with the date and time it was last edited, newest first. There is no limit on the number of notes beyond what your browser allows for local storage, which is plenty for plain text.
Private by design
Your notes never leave your device. They are not uploaded, not synced and not visible to us. That makes the notepad good for quick scratch work, drafts, to-do lists, phone numbers you need for a minute, or text you are moving between apps.
The flip side: clearing your browser data, using a private/incognito window or switching to another browser or device means you won't see the notes. In a private window the tool warns you that it can't save; download the note before closing.
Handy features
- Word and character count: updated live as you type, useful for essays, social posts and form fields with limits.
- Copy: puts the whole note on your clipboard in one click.
- Download (.txt): saves the note as a plain text file named after its first line, which opens in any editor on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone or Android.
- Delete: asks for confirmation, then removes only the current note.
Plain text means no formatting is lost or added when you paste into email, chat or code editors. Paste formatted text from a web page and it arrives clean.
Keyboard shortcuts that work here
The notepad is a standard text box, so your system's editing shortcuts all work:
| Action | Windows / Chrome OS | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Select all | Ctrl + A | Cmd + A |
| Copy / paste | Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V | Cmd + C / Cmd + V |
| Paste as plain text | Ctrl + Shift + V | Cmd + Shift + Option + V |
| Undo / redo | Ctrl + Z / Ctrl + Y | Cmd + Z / Cmd + Shift + Z |
| Jump word by word | Ctrl + ← / → | Option + ← / → |
Undo history lives in the text box itself and resets when you switch notes or reload the page.
Good uses for a browser notepad
- A clipboard holding area when you copy several snippets from different places.
- Meeting notes you will tidy up later.
- Drafting a long message so a misclick doesn't lose it.
- A daily to-do list that stays open in a pinned tab.
- Writing without distractions: full screen the browser and just type.
Need more detailed statistics such as reading time or keyword density? Paste your text into the word counter. To clean up text, try remove line breaks or the case converter.
Keeping important notes safe
Local storage is reliable for everyday use, but it is not a backup. Download notes you can't afford to lose, or copy them into a document or cloud service. If you share a computer, remember that anyone using the same browser profile can open this page and see your notes; use your own browser profile or delete sensitive notes when you are done.
Frequently asked questions
Where are my notes saved?
In your browser's local storage on this device. They are not uploaded to any server.
Will my notes still be there tomorrow?
Yes, if you use the same browser on the same device and don't clear site data. In a private window, notes are lost when you close it.
Can I access my notes on another device?
No. Notes stay on the device where you wrote them. Download a note as .txt to move it.
Is there a word count?
Yes. The notepad shows a live character and word count for the current note.
Can I format text (bold, lists)?
No, it is a plain-text notepad. That keeps pasting clean and the downloaded files compatible with any app.
Last updated: November 12, 2026