Saving a Document to Your Computer
While Online Pad automatically saves your work to your browser's local storage to prevent data loss during accidental closures, it is highly recommended to save your important documents directly to your computer for permanent backup and portability.
How to Save
- Finish your writing: Ensure you have completed your note or reached a stopping point.
- Locate the Save Button: Look for the Save icon (usually represented by a floppy disk or a downward arrow) in the main toolbar above the editor. [Image of floppy disk icon and downward arrow icon]
- Choose Format:
- Plain Text (.txt): This is the default format. It can be opened by any text editor (Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code) on any computer.
- PDF (.pdf): Select this if you want a read-only version that preserves formatting for printing or sharing.
- Confirm Download: Your browser will automatically download the file to your default Downloads folder.
- Rename (Optional): We recommend renaming the file immediately after downloading to help you organize your notes better.