Online Text Editor

Free Online Text Editor - Write, Format & Export Text Instantly

Our free Online Text Editor lets you write, format, and export text with live statistics including word count, character count, and reading time. Rich text formatting with bold, italic, headings, lists, and alignment options. Auto-saves in your browser for privacy - no uploads to servers. Export as TXT, HTML, or Markdown format instantly.

What is an Online Text Editor?

An Online Text Editor is a free browser-based word processor that lets you write, format, and export text documents without installing software. Our text editor runs entirely in your web browser providing rich text formatting options like bold, italic, underline, headings, bullet lists, numbered lists, and text alignment. The tool includes live statistics showing word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time that update in real-time as you type. Auto-save functionality automatically saves your work to browser local storage every few seconds ensuring you never lose your content even if you accidentally close the browser. Export options allow downloading your content as plain text TXT files, formatted HTML documents, or Markdown MD files for use in other applications. Privacy is built-in because all content processing happens locally in your browser with no server uploads, meaning your sensitive documents, drafts, and notes never leave your device. Online text editors are essential tools for content writers drafting blog posts and articles, students writing essays and assignments, marketers creating ad copy and social media content, SEO professionals writing meta descriptions and page titles, developers documenting code and creating README files, and anyone who needs quick access to a word processor without installing Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Key Features of Our Text Editor

Our professional online text editor includes comprehensive features for productive writing and formatting.

• Rich Text Formatting: Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, headings (H1, H2, H3), bullet lists, numbered lists, text alignment (left, center, right), font size controls, and hyperlink insertion
• Live Statistics Dashboard: Real-time word count, total character count, character count without spaces, sentence count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time (based on 200 words per minute average)
• Auto-Save: Automatic saving to browser local storage every few seconds with visual save status indicator, never lose your work even if browser crashes or closes unexpectedly
• Multiple Export Formats: Download as plain text TXT file, formatted HTML document with embedded CSS, or Markdown MD file with proper syntax conversion
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Standard shortcuts including Ctrl+B for bold, Ctrl+I for italic, Ctrl+U for underline, Ctrl+Z for undo, and Ctrl+Y for redo
• Privacy First: All processing happens in browser, no content uploaded to servers, complete data privacy, works offline after initial page load
• Copy Functions: One-click copy as plain text or HTML to clipboard for pasting into other applications
• Clean Interface: Distraction-free writing environment, organized toolbar with logical grouping, professional design optimized for productivity

How to Use the Online Text Editor

Using our free text editor is simple and intuitive for immediate productivity.

• Start typing in the editor area - your content appears immediately
• Use the toolbar buttons to format text: select text then click Bold, Italic, or other formatting options
• Apply headings by clicking H1, H2, or H3 buttons to structure your document properly
• Create lists using bullet or numbered list buttons for organized content
• Align text left, center, or right using alignment buttons for visual layout
• Insert links by selecting text, clicking the Link button, and entering the URL
• Monitor live statistics at the top showing word count, character count, and reading time
• Content auto-saves every few seconds - watch the save status indicator for confirmation
• Copy text using Copy Text button for plain text or Copy HTML button for formatted content
• Download your document using TXT for plain text, HTML for formatted document, or MD for Markdown format

Understanding Live Statistics

Our editor provides six key metrics updating in real-time to help you optimize content length and readability.

• Word Count: Total number of words in your document. Typical blog posts are 500-2000 words, articles 1500-3000 words, and long-form content 3000+ words
• Character Count: Total characters including spaces. Important for social media (Twitter 280 chars, meta descriptions 155-160 chars), SMS messages (160 chars), and headlines
• Character Count (No Spaces): Total characters excluding spaces. Some platforms and systems count characters without spaces for length limits
• Sentence Count: Number of sentences in your document. Average 15-20 sentences per paragraph is optimal for readability. Too many short sentences feel choppy, too many long sentences feel dense
• Paragraph Count: Number of paragraphs detected. Online content benefits from frequent paragraph breaks (3-5 sentences per paragraph) for better readability on screens
• Reading Time: Estimated time to read your content based on average reading speed of 200 words per minute. Helps plan content length for target audience attention spans

Export Format Options Explained

Choose the right export format based on how you plan to use your content after editing.

• TXT (Plain Text): Exports as unformatted plain text with no styling, line breaks preserved, perfect for pasting into CMSs, email clients, or other editors, smallest file size, compatible with all systems
• HTML (Formatted Document): Exports as complete HTML document with embedded CSS styling, preserves all formatting (bold, italic, headings, lists), ready to upload to websites, can be opened in any web browser
• MD (Markdown): Exports as Markdown format with proper syntax conversion, headings converted to # syntax, bold to ** syntax, italic to * syntax, lists to - syntax, ideal for GitHub, documentation, and Markdown-compatible platforms
• When to use TXT: Writing blog post content for WordPress, creating social media copy, drafting email newsletters, writing meta descriptions for SEO
• When to use HTML: Creating formatted email templates, exporting for direct website upload, preserving exact formatting for other applications, archiving formatted documents
• When to use Markdown: Writing GitHub README files, creating documentation, posting to Markdown-compatible CMSs, collaborating with developers who prefer Markdown syntax

Pro Tip

For SEO content writing, structure your content with proper heading hierarchy (H1 for main title, H2 for major sections, H3 for subsections) as this improves readability and helps search engines understand your content structure. Keep paragraphs short (2-4 sentences) for better online readability since users scan rather than read word-for-word on screens. Use the word count feature to ensure your content meets minimum length requirements (blog posts should be at least 500 words for SEO, in-depth articles 1500+ words). Monitor reading time to match your audience's attention span - most blog readers spend 3-5 minutes on posts, so aim for 600-1000 word range for general content. Use bullet lists liberally to break up text walls and improve scannability - Google often features bullet points in featured snippets. Before exporting for your CMS, use Copy Text to get plain text version which avoids formatting conflicts from rich text paste. Save different versions by downloading with different timestamps to maintain document history and track changes over time. Enable auto-save and check the save indicator regularly to ensure your work is protected from unexpected browser closes or system crashes.

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