Opening a Document in Online Notepad
You can easily resume work on an existing file or edit a text document from your computer using Online Pad.
Method 1: The Open Button
- Click the Open icon (usually a folder symbol) located in the toolbar. [Image of folder icon]
- A system file picker window will appear.
- Navigate to the folder where your document is stored.
- Select the text file (e.g.,
my-notes.txt) you wish to edit. - Click Open. The content will populate the editor immediately.
Method 2: Drag and Drop
- Locate your text file on your desktop or file explorer.
- Click and drag the file directly into the Online Pad editor area.
- Release the mouse button to drop the file.
Note: Opening a file will replace the current content in the editor. If you have unsaved work in the editor, please save it to your computer before opening a new document.