Notes Scratchpad

Private, local notes saved right in your browser. Export to a file so nothing is ever lost.

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Select a note from the list or create a new one.

Ctrl+N New note Ctrl+S Save now Ctrl+B Bold Ctrl+I Italic Ctrl+F Search Tab Indent
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Backup
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Your notes are stored in browser storage only. Clearing browser cache or data will permanently delete them. Export regularly to save a backup file to your device.

Keyboard Shortcuts
New noteCtrl+N
Save nowCtrl+S
Bold textCtrl+B
Italic textCtrl+I
Focus searchCtrl+F
Tab indentTab
Close panelsEsc
Tips
  • Type a tag in the tag field to organize notes by topic. Use the tag chips in the sidebar to filter.
  • Pin important notes so they stay at the top of the list, even when sorting by date.
  • Use note colors to visually separate projects, priorities or categories.
  • Click the export button in the sidebar or info panel to save all notes as a .json file to your device. You can import it back at any time.
  • Download individual notes as .txt files using the toolbar download button.
  • Notes are saved automatically 800ms after you stop typing. The dot in the status bar turns yellow when there are unsaved changes.
  • Use the statistics panel to track reading time and word count for longer notes.
  • The date stamp button inserts the current date and time at the cursor position.

How to use

  1. Start typing in the editor and your text autosaves to the browser as you go.
  2. Use the markdown toolbar for headings, bold, italics, lists, code, and links.
  3. Toggle the preview pane to see the rendered output side by side.
  4. Use Export to download your notes as a .txt or .md file for backup.
  5. Clear the pad to start fresh, but remember the action cannot be undone.

Frequently asked questions

Are my notes private?

Yes. Notes live in your browser's localStorage and never leave your device. We have no servers that store your content.

Will I lose notes if I clear my browser data?

Yes, clearing site data wipes the notes. Use the Export button regularly to keep an offline copy in case you switch devices or browsers.

Is there a length limit?

The hard limit is the browser localStorage quota, usually around 5 MB of text per site. That is plenty for tens of thousands of words.

Can I sync notes between devices?

Sync is not built in by design, to keep things simple and private. Export and import the .md file when you switch devices.

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