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Free Online Scratch Pad — Zero Friction Writing

Sometimes you don't need tabs, toolbars, or formatting options. You just need a blank space to think. FreeClipboard's Scratch Pad is the fastest way to capture a thought — open your browser and start typing. That's it. No signup, no buttons to click, no decisions to make.

Your text auto-saves every second to your browser's local storage. Close the tab, restart your computer, come back tomorrow — your words are still there. It's the digital equivalent of a sticky note that never falls off your monitor, with the added benefit of dark mode for late-night thinkers.

How to Use the Scratch Pad

  1. Open and Type: Just visit this page and start typing. The full-screen editor is ready immediately — no clicks needed.
  2. Auto-Save: Everything saves automatically every second. Watch the tiny green dot in the corner — solid means saved, blinking means saving.
  3. Access the Toolbar: Hover your mouse near the bottom-right corner, or press Esc to show the floating toolbar with dark mode, copy, download, clear, and stats.
  4. Export Your Work: Click the download button to save your text as a .txt file, or copy everything to your clipboard with one click.

Why Choose the Scratch Pad?

  • Zero Friction: No buttons, no menus, no settings. Just you and a blank page that auto-saves.
  • Ultra Minimal: The interface disappears so you can focus on what matters — your words.
  • Instant Auto-Save: Text saves every second. You never have to think about saving.
  • Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes during night sessions. Toggle from the floating toolbar.
  • Dynamic Tab Title: Your browser tab shows the first few words of your text for easy identification.
  • 100% Private: Everything stays in your browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to any server.
  • Works Offline: Once loaded, the scratch pad works without internet — perfect for focused writing.

Scratch Pad vs. Online Notepad

We offer both tools because different situations call for different approaches. The Online Notepad is feature-rich with multiple tabs, a full toolbar, word counts, and font controls. The Scratch Pad is intentionally stripped down — one space, one purpose, zero distractions. Choose the Notepad when you need organization; choose the Scratch Pad when you need to think.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my text be saved if I close the browser?
Yes. Text is saved to localStorage every second, which persists across browser sessions. Your text will be here when you return — unless you clear browser data or use incognito mode.
Is the Scratch Pad really private?
Completely. All data stays in your browser's local storage on your device. Nothing is uploaded, transmitted, or stored on any server. We can't see your text even if we wanted to.
Where is the toolbar?
It's intentionally hidden to keep the interface minimal. Hover your mouse near the bottom-right corner of the screen, or press the Escape key to toggle it. It auto-hides after 4 seconds of inactivity.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts?
Yes — Ctrl+S to force-save, Tab to indent with 4 spaces, and Esc to toggle the floating toolbar. The editor also supports standard browser shortcuts like Ctrl+A (select all) and Ctrl+Z (undo).
How much text can I store?
Browsers typically allow 5–10 MB of localStorage per domain — that's millions of characters. For very long writing, we recommend downloading as .txt periodically as a backup.

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