Flashnote for Windows

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Download.com staffDecember 1, 2015

This tiny utility looks like Notepad and it has almost the same functionality, only Flashnote opens faster. It can be minimized to the system tray and started with a hot key. Flashnote also lets you choose from various fonts, font colors, and background colors. No formatting options aside from word wrap are offered. You can insert the time and date and save entries in text format. Unlike Notepad, however, each time you open it, the last text entered is still displayed. You have the option of keeping Flashnote always on top, which can prove either very handy or slightly cumbersome, depending on your work style. Though this freeware is easy enough for anyone to use, most will want a full-fledged text editor with more flexibility and features.

Flashnote for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: November 15, 2012

Latest update: December 1, 2015

Version: 4.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 5,914

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

5/5

5 User Votes

Really handy
DeerhavenJune 5, 2013
Pros
Quick/convenient for short notes
Cons
Formating would be handy but isn't nec. and it's free - I can't complain
Summary
Yes - Formating would be nice eg., bold/underline. I use this all the time for quick notes while doing system devel work. Useful for quick copy/past reference of field dimensions, elements w/i a list, etc.
Quick and convenient
oxford_commaMay 11, 2013
Pros
- Quick - Light on system resources - Auto-saves notes - Simple, easy-to-use organisation of notes
Cons
None to speak of
Summary
I've been using this for years and it's been indispensable. I use it to store information that I need call up quickly and frequently, as well as to make brief notes on various tasks.
Super convenient!
DeerhavenNovember 8, 2012
Pros
Hides in memory until I need it. Holds/stores several notes which are availabe upon rebooting.
Cons
Some formatting options would be nice and I'd prefer the Tab key to insert a tab rather than flip me over to the list of notes but those are far from important.
Summary
In the past I'd keep notepad open as a scratch pad. That worked well enough but this can hold several items permanently that I want as reference (mnonics, opertion codes, ...) and then hides away when not in use.
Really Handy
w.showsNovember 29, 2010
Pros
No frills. Just the guts for a note.
Cons
Nothing to complain about
Summary
It's free, does the job with no pain.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Dec 6, 2010<p/>Meets a niche need.
Excellent (at my opinion) Notepad replacement!
Elf WizardApril 14, 2006
Pros
I like it because its lighter on resources than Notepad, its running at system tray (very easy and fast way to work with it), and the text isn't lost at system restart (unless you manually delete it). I also like the ability to change the colors (I think its more convinience to work with black background and white text). Thanks!!! <p>:-)
Cons
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Developer’s Description

Press the shortcut combination and get a rough copy of your text work.

Flashnote is just a rough copy for your quick work with any text information. When you need a rough copy to save or to process some pieces of a text, Flashnote is small, quick and convenient. Press the shortcut-key combination and a rough copy is on screen in a flash of a second. Press ESC and the program hides. You don't need to find a place for text, to run Notepad or your PIM.