Open it and start typing. Your notes save in your browser as you write, with headings, lists, checklists and tables. End a line with an equals sign and it works out the sum. Nothing is sent to us, and you do not need an account.
- Notes save in your browser as you type. They do not go to a server.
- End a line with = and the answer appears, like 120+15%= gives 138.
- Share a note as a link that carries a plain text copy, or download it as a .txt file.
- Clearing your browser data deletes your notes, so download anything you cannot lose.
Your notepad
Your notes
About this note
Your notes are saved in this browser only. They are not sent to us, and they are gone if you clear your browser data.
What you can do
- Headings, bold, lists and tables
- Structure a lecture or a revision plan. Add a row or a column to a table with one click.
- Checklists
- Tick off assignments and readings. Click the box to mark an item done.
- Code blocks
- Keep a snippet in a monospace box. There is no syntax colouring.
- Live sums
- Type a sum that ends in = and the answer fills in, so you can budget or check a mark without leaving the note.
- Many notes
- Keep a note per class. They sit in a list beside the editor, newest first.
- Autosave
- Every change saves a moment after you stop typing.
- Self-deleting notes
- Set a note to delete itself after a day, a week or a month.
- Download, share, copy and print
- Download a .txt file, copy a link that holds a plain text copy, or open the info button to copy the text or print.
Work out sums as you write
Type a sum and finish the line with =. The answer is added right after it. Press undo and it goes away. The notepad reads numbers, + – * / ^, brackets and %. It never runs code, so anything else is ignored.
| Type this | You get |
|---|---|
| 5+5= | 10 |
| 120+15%= | 138 |
| 1,200+350= | 1550 |
| (18+22+25)/3= | 21.6666666667 |
| 84/120*100= | 70 |
| 2^10= | 1024 |
| 500-20%= | 400 |
| 19.99*3= | 59.97 |
How percent works
Adding or taking away a percent uses the number before it, the way a phone calculator does. In a times or divide sum, a percent is just a hundredth.
| Type this | You get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 100+10%= | 110 | A plus or minus percent is a share of the number before it. |
| 100-10%= | 90 | The same rule for taking a percent off. |
| 50*10%= | 5 | In a times or divide sum, 10% just means 0.1. |
Labels are fine. A line like Rent 1,200+350= works out 1,550, because only the sum at the end of the line is read.
Where your notes are kept
Notes are saved in your browser on the device you are using. They are not sent to us and they are not on a server. That keeps them private, and it has two effects you should know about.
- If you clear your browser data, your notes go with it.
- A private window forgets everything when you close it.
- A note on your phone does not appear on your laptop.
For any note you cannot afford to lose, press Download and keep the file.
Share a note with a link
Press Share to copy a link that holds a plain text copy of your note. The text sits after the # in the address, and browsers do not send that part to a server. Whoever opens the link sees the note and can save a copy to their own notepad.
The link is long, so notes are limited to about 4,500 characters. Anyone who has the link can read the note, so keep passwords and private details out of it.
Ways students use it
- Lecture notes
- Use a heading for each topic and bullets underneath. A table works well for dates, formulas or vocabulary.
- Assignment tracker
- Make a checklist with one item per task. Tick it off as you finish.
- Quick marks and budget sums
- Type 84/120*100= to turn a score into a percentage, or 45+30+60= to add up costs. For a full course grade, use the grade calculator.
- Revision plan
- Build a three column table of subject, day and hours.
- Code and formulas
- Put a snippet or a formula in a code block so it keeps its spacing.
What it does not do
- Notes stay in the browser you wrote them in. They do not sync to your phone or another computer.
- There is no password lock. Anyone who can open your browser can read your notes.
- A shared link carries plain text only, up to about 4,500 characters. Formatting, tables and checklists are not included.
- There are no images or file attachments.
- Code blocks do not have syntax colouring.
If you need those things, write the note here and download it as a file.
Questions students ask
Is this online notepad free?
Yes. It is free, there are no ads inside the notepad, and you do not need an account.
Where are my notes saved?
In your browser, on the device you are using. They are never sent to our servers. If you clear your browser data or use a private window, they will be gone, so download any note you cannot lose.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The page works on a phone, and notes stay on the phone and browser where you wrote them. They will not appear on your laptop.
How does the sum feature work?
Type a sum and finish the line with =. The answer is added after it. It reads numbers, + – * / ^, brackets and %. Adding or taking away a percent works on the number before it, so 100+10%= gives 110.
How do I share a note?
Press Share. The link holds a plain text copy of the note after the # in the address, which a browser never sends to a server. Anyone with the link can read it, so do not share anything private this way.
Can I lock a note with a password?
Not yet. Notes are not encrypted, and there is no password lock. They are kept on your device only, so keep private information out of them if other people use it.
How do I get my notes back if I clear my browser?
You cannot. Download a .txt file of any note that matters, or copy its text somewhere safe.
