Simple Online Text Editor - Free Writing Tool with Focus Mode
Tool is 100% private: operates entirely in your browser. No data ever leaves your device. Your data is safe and private!
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Free Online Text Editor - Write, Edit, and Organize Your Notes
Our Simple Online Text Editor is a powerful, distraction-free writing tool designed for writers, students, bloggers, and professionals. This free online text editor features a clean interface with focus mode for immersive writing sessions, word count goals with progress tracking, reading time estimates, and comprehensive note management. Create unlimited notes, search across all your content, and enjoy real-time statistics including word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time. All your notes are automatically saved to your browser's local storage, ensuring complete privacy and security - your data never leaves your device. Perfect for journaling, note-taking, writing drafts, blog posts, articles, essays, and any text editing task. No registration, no account needed - just start writing!
How to Use Our Free Online Text Editor
- Create Notes: Click "New Note" to create a new text document. You can create unlimited notes for different projects, ideas, or writing sessions.
- Edit Titles: Click on the note title to edit it. Give each note a descriptive name for easy organization.
- Start Writing: Begin typing in the main editor area. The editor supports plain text and automatically saves your work as you type.
- Focus Mode: Click the "Focus" button to enter distraction-free full-screen writing mode. Perfect for deep work and eliminating distractions.
- Set Word Goals: Set a word count goal using the goal input field. Track your progress with a visual progress bar that updates in real-time.
- Search Notes: Use the search box in the sidebar to quickly find notes by title or content. Search works across all your notes instantly.
- View Statistics: Monitor real-time writing statistics including word count, sentence count, character count, and estimated reading time at the bottom of the editor.
- Organize Notes: Click on any note in the sidebar to switch between documents. Your notes are automatically sorted by most recently edited.
- Import/Export: Upload .txt files to import existing documents or download your notes as text files for backup or sharing.
- Delete Notes: Remove unwanted notes using the trash icon. Deleted notes cannot be recovered, so export important content first.
Key Features and Benefits
- Focus Mode: Full-screen distraction-free writing environment that hides all UI elements except your text, perfect for deep focus and productivity
- Word Count Goals: Set daily or project-specific word count targets with visual progress tracking to stay motivated and meet writing deadlines
- Reading Time Estimates: Automatically calculates estimated reading time based on average reading speed (200 words per minute) - great for blog posts and articles
- Advanced Search: Instantly search across all notes by title or content to find information quickly, even in large note collections
- Real-Time Statistics: Live word count, character count, sentence count, and reading time that updates as you type
- Multiple Notes Management: Create and organize unlimited notes in a clean sidebar interface with easy navigation
- Auto-Save: Your work is automatically saved to browser local storage as you type - never lose your writing
- 100% Private & Secure: All data stays in your browser. No cloud storage, no servers, no data transmission - complete privacy guaranteed
- No Registration Required: Start writing immediately without creating an account or providing any personal information
- Import/Export: Upload .txt files to import existing documents or download notes as text files for backup, sharing, or use in other applications
- Fast & Responsive: Lightweight, fast-loading editor that works smoothly even with large documents
- Free Forever: Completely free online text editor with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features
- Works Offline: Once loaded, works entirely offline - perfect for writing anywhere, anytime
- Cross-Platform: Works on any device with a modern web browser - desktop, tablet, or mobile
How does auto-save work in the text editor?
Your notes are automatically saved to your browser's local storage as you type. There's no need to manually save - everything is saved automatically after a brief 500ms delay when you stop typing. You'll see an "Auto-saved" indicator at the bottom of the editor to confirm your work is being saved.
Where is my data stored? Is it private?
All your notes are stored locally in your browser's local storage. Your data never leaves your device and is completely private. No data is sent to any server, cloud service, or third party. This ensures complete privacy and security - perfect for sensitive writing, personal journals, or confidential notes.
What is Focus Mode and how do I use it?
Focus Mode is a full-screen, distraction-free writing environment. Click the "Focus" button to hide the sidebar and all UI elements, leaving only your text editor. This creates an immersive writing experience perfect for deep work, eliminating distractions and helping you concentrate on your writing. Press "Exit Focus Mode" to return to the normal view.
How does the word count goal feature work?
Set a word count goal using the goal input field in the statistics bar. Once set, you'll see a progress bar showing how close you are to your target. The progress bar updates in real-time as you write, turning green when you reach your goal. This is perfect for meeting daily writing targets, NaNoWriMo goals, or project deadlines.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is a standard metric used by most content platforms. The editor automatically calculates and displays the estimated reading time for your current note, updating in real-time as you write.
Can I search across all my notes?
Yes! Use the search box in the sidebar to search across all your notes. The search looks for matches in both note titles and content, making it easy to find specific information even if you have many notes. Results are filtered instantly as you type.
Can I access my notes from another device?
Notes are stored locally in your browser, so they're tied to that specific browser and device. To access them on another device, you can export your notes as .txt files and import them on the other device. This local storage approach ensures maximum privacy and security.
What happens if I clear my browser data?
If you clear your browser's local storage or cookies, your notes will be deleted. We recommend regularly exporting important notes as .txt files for backup. You can export individual notes or keep backups of your entire note collection.
How many notes can I create?
You can create as many notes as your browser's local storage allows. Most modern browsers support several megabytes of local storage (typically 5-10MB), which is enough for thousands of text notes. The exact limit depends on your browser and available storage space.
What statistics are shown in the editor?
The editor displays real-time statistics including word count, sentence count, character count (with spaces), and estimated reading time. These metrics update automatically as you type, helping you track your writing progress and meet content requirements.
Can I upload existing text files?
Yes! Click the "Upload" button to import .txt files. The imported content will be created as a new note, with the filename (without .txt extension) used as the note title. This makes it easy to continue working on existing documents or import content from other applications.
Can I download my notes?
Absolutely! Click the "Download" button to save your current note as a .txt file. The file will be named after your note title. This is perfect for backing up your work, sharing with others, or using your notes in other text editors or word processors.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, our Simple Online Text Editor is completely free and requires no registration or sign-up. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. All functionality is available to everyone at no charge.
Can I format my text with bold, italic, or other styles?
Currently, the editor supports plain text only. For rich text formatting with bold, italic, headings, lists, and more, you may want to use our Markdown Editor tool instead, which supports Markdown syntax and provides a live preview.
Does the editor work offline?
Yes! Once the page is loaded, the editor works entirely offline. You can write, edit, and manage notes without an internet connection. However, you'll need internet access to initially load the tool.
What browsers are supported?
The text editor works in all modern web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your browser.