General Questions
Is Online Notepad free to use?
Yes, Online Notepad is completely free to use. There are no premium features or subscriptions required.
Do I need to create an account?
No, you don't need to create an account. You can start using the notepad immediately without any signup or registration.
How does data storage work?
All your notes are stored locally in your browser using HTML5 localStorage. Your data never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.
Can I access my notes on multiple devices?
Currently, notes are stored only in the browser where they were created. We don't offer cross-device sync since we prioritize privacy and don't store data on servers.
Technical Questions
Which browsers are supported?
Online Notepad works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. JavaScript must be enabled for full functionality.
How often are my notes saved?
Your notes are automatically saved every second while you're typing. This ensures minimal data loss in case of accidental browser closure.
Can I save notes to my computer?
Yes, you can save your notes as text files directly to your computer using the 'Save As' feature in the File menu.
How do I open a file in Online Notepad?
You can open text files by clicking on 'File' → 'Open' in the menu, or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+O (Windows) or Command+O (Mac).
Privacy & Security
Is my data secure?
Yes, your data is completely secure. All notes are stored only in your browser and never transmitted to any server. Your privacy is our top priority.
How do I delete my notes permanently?
To permanently delete your notes, you need to clear your browser's local storage. You can do this through your browser's settings under privacy or history options.
Does Online Notepad collect any personal information?
No, we don't collect any personal information. We only use browser storage to save your notes locally, and we don't track your usage or collect any data.
What happens if I clear my browser data?
Clearing your browser data will delete all your notes stored in Online Notepad. We recommend saving important notes as files before clearing browser data.
Features & Functionality
What file formats are supported?
Online Notepad works with plain text files (.txt). You can open and save files in this format.
Can I format text?
Yes, you can change fonts, sizes, and line spacing. However, Online Notepad is designed for plain text, so formatting options are limited to basic text styling.
Is there a word count feature?
Yes, Online Notepad includes a word counter that updates in real-time at the bottom of the editor.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts?
Yes, we support common keyboard shortcuts:
- Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on Mac) - Save
- Ctrl+O (Cmd+O on Mac) - Open
- Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac) - Undo
- Ctrl+Shift+R (Cmd+Shift+R on Mac) - Find & Replace