Help & Tutorials

Learn how to make the most of your Free Online Notepad

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

  1. Open the notepad: Simply visit our homepage and click in the text area
  2. Start typing: Begin writing your content immediately - no registration needed
  3. Format your text: Use the toolbar to add bold, italic, lists, and more
  4. Save automatically: Your work saves as you type - no need to manually save
  5. Export when done: Use the export button to download in your preferred format
Pro Tip: Bookmark our site for instant access to your notes from any device!

Feature Guide

Text Formatting

  • Bold: Ctrl+B or use toolbar button
  • Italic: Ctrl+I or use toolbar button
  • Underline: Ctrl+U or use toolbar button
  • Lists: Create numbered or bulleted lists
  • Alignment: Left, center, right, or justify text

Advanced Features

  • Spell Check: Automatic highlighting of misspelled words
  • Word Count: Track your document length
  • Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes for night writing
  • Auto-Save: Never lose your work again
  • Full Screen: Distraction-free writing mode

Export & Download Options

Available Formats:

  • TXT: Plain text format, universally compatible
  • DOC: Microsoft Word document format
  • PDF: Portable document format, preserves formatting
  • HTML: Web page format with full formatting
  • Markdown: Lightweight markup language

When to Use Each Format:

  • TXT: Simple notes, code, or basic documents
  • DOC: Sharing with Microsoft Word users
  • PDF: Final documents that won't be edited
  • HTML: Web content or formatted email
  • Markdown: Technical documentation or GitHub

Keyboard Shortcuts

Text Formatting
  • Ctrl+B - Bold
  • Ctrl+I - Italic
  • Ctrl+U - Underline
  • Ctrl+Z - Undo
  • Ctrl+Y - Redo
Navigation
  • Ctrl+A - Select All
  • Ctrl+F - Find
  • Ctrl+H - Replace
  • Ctrl+Home - Go to Start
  • Ctrl+End - Go to End
File Operations
  • Ctrl+S - Save (auto-saves)
  • Ctrl+O - Open File
  • Ctrl+P - Print
  • Ctrl+N - New Document
  • F11 - Full Screen

Privacy & Security

How Your Data Stays Private

Understanding our privacy-first approach helps you use our service with confidence:

Local Storage Only

All your content is stored in your browser's local storage. This means your notes never leave your device unless you explicitly export them.

No Server Storage

We don't have databases storing user content. Our servers only deliver the application - they never see your notes.

No Registration Required

Since there's no account system, there's no personal information to protect or potentially compromise.

Clear Browser Data

You can delete all traces of your usage by clearing your browser's local storage for our site.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

This usually happens when browser data is cleared. Try these steps:
  • Check if you're using the same browser and device
  • Ensure cookies/local storage aren't being automatically cleared
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Check browser settings for data retention policies
Performance can be affected by very large documents or browser issues:
  • Try breaking large documents into smaller sections
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Close other browser tabs to free up memory
  • Try using a different browser
Download issues are often browser-related:
  • Check if your browser is blocking downloads
  • Ensure you have permission to download files
  • Try a different export format
  • Clear browser cache and try again

Best Practices

Tips for Optimal Experience

Document Management
  • Export important documents regularly as backup
  • Use descriptive titles for your exported files
  • Keep documents focused - break large texts into sections
  • Use formatting to improve readability
Performance Tips
  • Use modern browsers for best performance
  • Keep browser updated to latest version
  • Close unnecessary tabs while writing
  • Clear browser cache periodically
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