Notepad Editor
Write, find and replace text, then save your notes
Document settings
A template replaces the current document.
Open text files up to 25 MiB. Files stay on this device.
Editing tips
- Find uses a literal, case-sensitive search and wraps from the end to the beginning.
- Replace all uses literal search. JavaScript replacement tokens such as $& and $$ keep their usual meaning.
- Capitalizing uppercases the first selected character and lowercases the rest.
- Changing templates or choosing New replaces the current document.
- This editor does not save to disk automatically. Download your work before leaving.
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About Notepad Editor - Professional Text Editing Online
Our free Notepad Editor provides powerful text editing online. Write documents, take notes, edit code, and work with various text formats without installing any software. This is a full-featured online text editor designed for productivity.
With built-in find and replace, customizable font sizes, line numbers, word wrap, and a comprehensive template library, this editor gives you everything you need for professional text editing. From quick notes to formal letters, meeting minutes to code snippets, the editor adapts to your workflow.
Your text is never uploaded, and you get full file import and export support. Open existing text files, edit them with powerful formatting tools, and save your work in standard text format. The real-time word, character, and line counters keep you informed as you write.
Key Features
- Full file operations: create new files, open existing files, and save your work
- Find and replace with "Find Next" navigation and "Replace All" functionality
- 11 pre-built templates including letters, meeting notes, resumes, invoices, and more
- Customizable font size with an adjustable slider (10px to 24px)
- Toggleable line numbers for code editing and document reference
- Word wrap toggle for handling long lines and code formatting
- Text formatting tools: uppercase, lowercase, and capitalize transformations
- One-click date and time insertion at cursor position
- Real-time line count, word count, and character count statistics
- Support for multiple file formats: TXT, MD, JSON, XML, CSV, and LOG
How to Use
- Start writing: Begin typing directly in the editor area or click "New" to start a fresh document.
- Open a file: Click the "Open" button to import an existing text file from your device.
- Use templates: Select a pre-built template from the template bar to quickly set up common document structures.
- Edit your text: Use find and replace, formatting tools, and date/time insertion to refine your content.
- Customize display: Adjust font size, toggle line numbers, and enable word wrap to suit your preferences.
- Save your work: Click "Save" to download your document as a text file to your device.
Use Cases
- Document writing: Write letters, essays, reports, and articles with professional formatting tools.
- Meeting notes: Use the meeting notes template to capture agendas, notes, and action items efficiently.
- Code editing: Write and edit code snippets with line numbers and monospace font support.
- To-do lists: Create and manage task lists with the to-do template for personal and team productivity.
- Resume drafting: Use the resume template to quickly structure a professional CV or resume.
- Blog writing: Draft blog posts and articles with the blog post template structure.
- Study notes: Organize study materials with the study notes template for effective learning.
- Quick text editing: Perform bulk text transformations like case conversion and find-replace operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file formats can I open and save?
You can open TXT, MD, JSON, XML, CSV, and LOG files. Saved documents are exported as text files that you can name with any extension you prefer.
What templates are available?
The editor includes 11 templates: Letter, Meeting Notes, To-Do List, Code Snippet, Article, Resume/CV, Project Plan, Invoice, Study Notes, Blog Post, and Recipe Card.
Will my work be saved automatically?
The editor keeps your text in the current session, but does not auto-save to disk. Use the "Save" button to download your work before closing the browser tab.
Tips & Best Practices
- Save frequently: Click the Save button regularly to download your work and prevent data loss if the browser tab closes.
- Use templates as starting points: Templates provide a well-structured foundation that you can customize for your specific needs.
- Enable line numbers for code: Toggle line numbers on when editing code or structured data for easier reference and debugging.
- Use find and replace for bulk edits: The Replace All function saves time when making consistent changes across long documents.
- Adjust font size for comfort: Use the font size slider to find the most comfortable reading and writing size for extended editing sessions.
- Insert timestamps: Use the Date/Time button to quickly add the current date and time when logging entries or taking timestamped notes.