Python Notepad

A basic Notepad application built using Python, based on legacy versions of Notepad in Microsoft Windows prior to Windows 11.

Features

• Create new text files
• Open existing text files
• Save text files
  • Supported file formats: .txt, .docx, .pdf
• Basic text editing
• Insert date and time
• Resizable window
• Basic keyboard shortcuts for easy operation
• Adjustable settings in config.ini file
  • Adjustable font, font size, & default window size

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/jonprice99/python-notepad.git
2. Open the Notepad app directory cd python-notepad
3. Install dependencies: This application primarily uses the Tkinter library, which is included with most Python installations. Ensure you have Python installed on your machine.

Usage

1. Run the application: python notepad.py
2. Create, open, edit, & save text files:
   • Use the File menu to create, open, or save files
   • Use the Edit menu for operations like undo, redo, and time/date insertion

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• This project uses the Tkinter library for the graphical user interface.
• This project uses the Pillow module for the app's icon
• Special thanks to the Instructables for their basic Python text editor tutorial on which this application is based on.