The Sudden Battery Death: How Local Storage Saved Four Hours of Unsaved Thesis Notes
What happens to a draft that was never saved, why a student scratchpad online survives a dead battery or a closed tab, and how to export a backup file.
Academic Scratchpad: Quick Research Notes
A persistent, private scratchpad for research thoughts, links, and draft sentences. Autosaved in your browser, exportable as PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
Are my notes saved if I close the browser?
Yes, the scratchpad autosaves to your browser’s localStorage as you type and restores everything on your next visit.
Can I export my notes?
Download them as a locally generated PDF (jsPDF) or copy the text straight into Notion or Word.