Need a quick place to write without opening Word or Google Docs? Our free Online Text Editor is a lightweight rich-text notepad that lives in your browser. Format with bold, italic, underline and bullet or numbered lists, track your word and character counts live, then copy your work or download it as a plain .txt or formatted .html file.
It is ideal for drafting blog posts, essays, emails and social captions when you do not want the weight of a full office suite. Because everything runs locally on your device, your writing is never uploaded, saved to a server or shared — close the tab and it is gone, which makes it great for private notes and quick drafts. No sign-up, no installation, no ads in your way: just a clean editor that is ready the moment the page loads.
Online Text Editor
Free browser-based rich text editor and notepad with word count and formatting.
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How to use
- Click inside the editor and start typing or paste existing text.
- Select text and use the toolbar for bold, italic, underline or lists.
- Watch the live word and character count below the editor.
- Click “Copy Text” to copy everything to your clipboard.
- Use “Download .txt” for plain text or “Download .html” to keep the formatting.
- Click “Clear” to wipe the editor and start fresh.
FAQs
Is my writing saved anywhere?
No. The editor keeps your text only in the current browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server or stored, so your drafts stay completely private. If you need to keep your work, use the download buttons before closing the tab.
What is the difference between the .txt and .html downloads?
The .txt file contains only your words with no formatting, while the .html file preserves bold, italics, underlines and lists so it looks the same when opened in a browser. Choose .txt when pasting into systems that strip formatting, and .html when you want the styling preserved.
Can I paste formatted text from Word?
Yes — pasting usually keeps basic formatting like bold and lists, and the word counter updates automatically as soon as you paste. Very complex Word layouts may simplify on paste, but headings, bold, italics and lists transfer reliably.