Online Text Editor - Free Text Editor

Our free online text editor provides a powerful, feature-rich editing experience directly in your browser. Perfect for coding, writing, note-taking, and text editing tasks. No software installation required - everything runs locally in your browser with auto-save functionality, syntax highlighting, and support for multiple file formats. Start editing immediately without registration.

Key Features

Multi-Language Support: Syntax highlighting for 20+ programming languages
Auto-Save: Automatically saves your work to browser storage
File Operations: Open, save, and download files in various formats
Live Preview: Real-time preview for HTML and Markdown content
Customizable Interface: Adjustable font size, themes, and word wrap
Statistics: Real-time word count, character count, and line count
Language Detection: Automatic language detection from file extensions
Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
No Registration: Start editing immediately without creating an account
Privacy-Focused: All data stays local in your browser

Supported Languages

Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, SCSS, Sass, Less
Programming: Python, Java, C++, C, C#, PHP, Ruby, Go, Rust
Data Formats: JSON, XML, YAML, Markdown, SQL
Configuration: INI, Shell scripts, PowerShell, Dockerfile
General: Plain text, log files, and more

How to Use Online Text Editor

Start Writing: Begin typing in the main editor area
Select Language: Choose the appropriate language for syntax highlighting
Open Files: Click "Open" to load existing files from your computer
Save Work: Use "Save" to download your content as a file
Preview Content: Toggle preview mode for HTML and Markdown
Customize Settings: Adjust font size, theme, and word wrap in settings
Track Progress: Monitor word count, characters, and lines in the status bar

File Operations

New File: Create a new document and start fresh
Open File: Load existing files from your computer
Save File: Download your content as a text file
Clear Content: Remove all content and start over
Auto-Save: Content is automatically saved to browser storage

Editor Features

Syntax Highlighting: Color-coded syntax for better readability
Word Wrap: Toggle between wrapped and unwrapped text
Font Size: Adjustable font size from 10px to 24px
Themes: Light, dark, and high contrast themes
Line Numbers: Visual line counting for better navigation
Search & Replace: Find and replace text within your document

Preview Modes

HTML Preview: Live rendering of HTML content
Markdown Preview: Formatted display of Markdown content
Code Preview: Syntax-highlighted display of code
Split View: Edit and preview side by side

Use Cases

Code Editing: Write and edit code in various programming languages
Documentation: Create technical documentation and README files
Note Taking: Quick notes and personal documentation
Web Development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development
Data Processing: JSON, XML, and YAML file editing
Configuration: Edit configuration files and scripts
Writing: Blog posts, articles, and creative writing
Learning: Practice coding and experiment with syntax
Quick Edits: Fast text editing without heavy software
Collaboration: Share and edit text files with others

Browser Compatibility

Our online text editor works with all modern browsers including:

Chrome: Version 60+ (recommended)
Firefox: Version 55+
Safari: Version 12+
Edge: Version 79+
Opera: Version 47+

Privacy and Security

Your privacy is our top priority. This text editor:

Processes all content locally in your browser
Does not upload any data to our servers
Uses browser's local storage for auto-save
Allows you to control what gets saved
Provides complete control over your content
Works offline once loaded

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+S: Save file
Ctrl+O: Open file
Ctrl+N: New file
Ctrl+A: Select all
Ctrl+Z: Undo
Ctrl+Y: Redo
Ctrl+F: Find text
Ctrl+H: Find and replace

Tips for Better Editing

Use Syntax Highlighting: Select the correct language for better readability
Enable Word Wrap: Turn on word wrap for long lines
Adjust Font Size: Increase font size for better visibility
Use Preview Mode: Preview HTML and Markdown content in real-time
Save Regularly: Download your work periodically as backup
Check Statistics: Monitor word count and character count
Use Themes: Switch to dark theme for low-light editing

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I save my work in the online text editor?

Your work is automatically saved to your browser's local storage as you type. To download your content as a file, click the "Save" button in the toolbar. You can also use Ctrl+S as a keyboard shortcut. The editor remembers your content even if you close the browser tab.

Can I open existing files in the text editor?

Yes! Click the "Open" button in the toolbar to select and load files from your computer. The editor supports many file formats including .txt, .js, .html, .css, .json, .md, .py, .java, and many more. The language will be automatically detected based on the file extension.

Does the text editor support syntax highlighting?

Yes! The editor supports syntax highlighting for over 20 programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, JSON, Markdown, and more. Select the appropriate language from the dropdown menu to enable syntax highlighting for your content.

Can I preview HTML and Markdown content?

Yes! Click the "Show Preview" button to see a live preview of your HTML or Markdown content. The preview updates in real-time as you type. You can toggle between edit mode and split view (edit + preview) for the best editing experience.

Is my content stored anywhere on your servers?

No! All your content is stored locally in your browser's storage. We don't have access to your text, and nothing is uploaded to our servers. This ensures complete privacy and security for your documents. Your content persists even if you close the browser tab.

Can I customize the editor appearance?

Yes! Click the settings icon to access customization options. You can change the theme (light, dark, high contrast), adjust font size (10px to 24px), toggle word wrap, and more. These settings are also saved locally in your browser.

What file formats are supported?

The editor supports a wide range of file formats including .txt, .js, .jsx, .ts, .tsx, .py, .java, .cpp, .c, .cs, .php, .rb, .go, .rs, .html, .css, .scss, .sass, .less, .xml, .json, .yaml, .yml, .md, .sql, .sh, .ps1, .dockerfile, .ini, .cfg, .conf, .log, and more.

Can I use this editor on mobile devices?

Yes! The text editor is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers. The touch-friendly interface makes it easy to edit text on smaller screens, and all features are available on mobile devices.