NotepadX

A minimal web-based note-taking application built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Perfect for Hacktoberfest contributions.

Features

• Simple text editor with clean interface
• Auto-save (every 5 seconds)
• Local storage (browser-based)
• Download notes as .txt file
• Clear function with confirmation
• Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+S to save)
• Responsive design

Getting Started

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Open index.html in your web browser
3. Start writing

No installation or dependencies required.

How to Use

• Write: Click the text area and start typing
• Save: Click "Save" or press Ctrl+S
• Clear: Click "Clear" to erase all text
• Download: Click "Download" to save as .txt file
• Auto-load: Notes automatically load on next visit

Technology Stack

• HTML5
• CSS3 (Flexbox, Grid, Gradients)
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• localStorage API

Contributing

Contributions welcome! Ideas for features:

• Dark mode
• Search functionality
• Word/character count
• Multiple notes with tabs
• Print functionality
• Timestamp notes
• Font customization
• Export to different formats

How to contribute:

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a new branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.

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Built for Hacktoberfest 2025