Online Notepad
Your data never leaves your browserA fast, distraction-free notepad that autosaves to your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
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Features at a glance
Multiple tabs
Keep up to 20 notes open side by side. Click + for a new tab. Every tab autosaves and is still there when you come back.
Autosave
Your notes are saved to localStorage 1 second after you stop typing. Reopen the page and they're still there.
Find & Replace
Press Ctrl+F to open search, Ctrl+H for replace. Powered by CodeMirror 6's built-in search panel.
Download .txt
Export your note as a plain-text file with one click. No formatting bloat just clean text.
Live word count
Words, characters, and characters (no spaces) update in real time as you type.
No account needed
There is no sign-up, no login, no email address required. Open the page and start typing.
Works offline
After the first load, the tool works with no internet connection. Your notes persist across sessions.
Why use this notepad?
Unlike cloud-based notes apps, this notepad stores everything in your browser's local storage. Your text never touches a server. It works offline. It requires no account. It is instantly private. It is also a notepad with tabs, so a to-do list, a copied log snippet, and a draft reply can sit side by side without overwriting each other. Mac users have no built-in plain-text editor equivalent to Windows Notepad. This tool fills that gap. The underlying editor is CodeMirror 6. It gives you professional-quality Find & Replace (Ctrl+F / Ctrl+H) and a comfortable editing experience in any browser.
A quick notepad for Chromebook, Mac, and Windows
Because it runs in the browser, this notepad works the same on a Chromebook, a MacBook, a Windows PC, or a Linux desktop. There is nothing to install. On a Chromebook it gives you a plain text notepad right in Chrome. On a Mac it is a lighter alternative to TextEdit, which defaults to rich text. Bookmark the page and it opens instantly as a quick scratchpad for meeting notes, copied snippets, or a first draft. Once the page has loaded, it keeps working as an offline notepad, so you can keep writing on a flight or a patchy connection.
Keyboard shortcuts and tips
Ctrl+F / Cmd+FOpen search panel to find text in your noteCtrl+H / Cmd+HOpen find and replace panelCtrl+S / Cmd+SDownload the current tab as a .txt file+ buttonOpen a new tab. Opening a .txt file also opens it in a new tabAutosaveEvery tab saves to localStorage 1 second after you stop typingCtrl+Z / Cmd+ZUndo last change (full undo history in the editor)Frequently Asked Questions
How do I save my notes so I do not lose them?
Notes autosave to your browser automatically, so you will not lose work if you close the tab. For permanent backup, click Download to save a .txt file to your computer. You can also copy the text to another app such as Notion, Obsidian, or a cloud drive. Relying solely on localStorage is risky because clearing browser data will erase it.
Can I format text with bold, italic, or headings?
No. This is a plain-text editor. All text is stored as unformatted characters, which makes it fast, lightweight, and universally compatible. If you need rich formatting, use the Markdown Preview tool. Write in Markdown syntax here, then paste into the preview to render it.
Where is my note stored?
Your notes are stored in your browser's localStorage under the key 'dt_notepad_tabs_v1'. They stay on your device and are never uploaded to any server. If you clear your browser data or use a different browser or device, the notes will not be available there.
Is there a storage limit?
localStorage has a per-origin limit of approximately 5 MB in most browsers. A typical note of 100,000 words (about 700 KB of text) fits comfortably within this limit.
How do I use Find & Replace?
Press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to open the search panel at the bottom of the editor. Press Ctrl+H (or Cmd+H on Mac) to open the replace panel. Press Escape to close.
Can I have multiple notes in tabs?
Yes. This is a notepad with tabs. Click the + button above the editor to open a new tab, and click a tab to switch to it. You can keep up to 20 notes open, and each one autosaves separately with its own undo history. A tab is named after the first line of its note, or after the file you opened into it. Closing a tab that has text in it asks you to click again to confirm, because the note is deleted.
I used the notepad before tabs existed. Where is my note?
It is in the first tab. The first time you open the page after the update, your existing note is moved into a tab automatically. Nothing is deleted: the old copy is only removed after the note has been saved in the new format.
Does the note survive browser restarts?
Yes. localStorage persists across browser sessions, restarts, and system reboots. It is only cleared when you explicitly click Clear, clear your browser data, or uninstall the browser.
Does this work offline?
Yes. After the initial page load, the notepad works with no internet connection. Your text is read from and written to localStorage entirely on-device. This makes it useful during flights, commutes, or any situation where connectivity is unreliable.
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