How to Start Writing a Note in Notes (notes.xtra.wtf)

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Open notes.xtra.wtf in your browser and start typing directly in the editor — there is no setup step described on the site. The page presents a single writing surface with a formatting toolbar above it, a New Note action, and a live word/character counter, so you can go from opening the site to a formatted note without creating an account or installing anything.

Getting Started

  1. Open the site. Load notes.xtra.wtf in a modern browser. The app is described as living in your browser, so the editor is the first thing you work with.
  2. Click into the editor and type. Your text appears in the main writing area. The counter at the bottom starts at 0 words 0 chars and updates as you write.
  3. Format as you go. Use the toolbar to apply styles to selected text or to start a new block (see the table below).
  4. Start another note when needed. Use New Note to begin a fresh note rather than continuing in the current one.

Formatting Options in the Toolbar

The toolbar exposes the following controls, based on the interface text on the site:

Control What it does
Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough Applies inline text styles to the selected text
H1, H2, H3 Turns the current line into a heading at that level
Inline Code Marks a span as inline code
Code Block Creates a block of code
Task List Creates a checklist-style list
Bullet List / Numbered List Creates an unordered or ordered list
Quote Turns the current block into a quotation
Link Adds a hyperlink
Horizontal Rule Inserts a divider between sections
Share Exposes the sharing action for the note

A practical workflow: type your draft first, then select passages and apply Bold or Italic, and convert section titles to H1/H2/H3 so the note has visible structure. Use Bullet or Numbered List for steps and Task List for items you need to tick off.

Using the Counter and New Note

The 0 words 0 chars readout at the bottom of the editor is a live count of the current note. It is useful when you are writing to a length target — for example, keeping a summary under a set word count — because you can watch it change as you edit rather than counting afterward.

New Note creates an additional note instead of overwriting the one you are in. If you are drafting several separate notes in one session, create each one with New Note so they stay distinct.

What to Expect and What to Check

  • The site describes itself as a minimalist notes app that runs in the browser; the editor, toolbar, counter, and New Note control are the visible working parts.
  • The page text does not state where notes are stored, whether they persist after closing the tab, or what happens when you use Share. Before relying on it for anything important, test this yourself: write a short note, reload the page, and see whether the content is still there; then try Share on a throwaway note to see what it produces.
  • No pricing or login requirements are indicated in the available page information, so treat access and any limits as unconfirmed until you see them in the interface.

For a quick first session: open the site, type a heading, press H1, add a few bullet points, and check the counter at the bottom — that covers the core loop of writing and formatting in Notes.