Online Notepad
A distraction-free text editor that lives in your browser. Start typing and your note is automatically saved to localStorage — close the tab, reboot your computer, come back tomorrow, and your text is still there. No account, no cloud sync, no sign-up.
The notepad displays live character, word, and line counts below the editing area. A monospace font keeps text aligned and readable, especially for code snippets, lists, and structured notes. Three utility buttons round out the feature set: copy the entire note to your clipboard, download it as a plain .txt file, or clear the notepad (with a confirmation dialog so you don't wipe it by accident).
Everything is stored under a single localStorage key and never leaves your browser. The tradeoff is that clearing your browser data will erase the note — download a copy if the content matters.
By The Paper Room Editorial Team — Misc Utilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is my note stored?▼
Your note is saved to your browser's localStorage under the key 'paper-room-notepad'. It stays on your device and is never uploaded to any server. Clearing your browser data or using a different browser/device will not have the note available.
Is there a size limit?▼
localStorage typically allows 5-10 MB per origin depending on the browser. For plain text that is roughly 5 to 10 million characters — far more than most notes. If you hit the limit, the auto-save will silently fail; downloading a backup is always a good idea for important content.
Can I use this offline?▼
Once the page has loaded, the notepad works without an internet connection. Auto-save to localStorage does not require connectivity. You will need to be online to initially load the page.
Does the download button work on mobile?▼
Yes, on most mobile browsers. The file will be saved to your device's default download location. On iOS Safari, you may be prompted to open the file in a viewer rather than downloading it directly.