Perpetual Notes

Perpetual Notes is a cool, free tool designed to make your life easier. The best part? You don't have to sign up for anything! Isn't it annoying when you have to create an account just to view a picture or use some basic app? Well, Perpetual Notes is here to change that.

Easy Access Without the Hassle

This app is portable, which means everything you need is in one folder. When you open it, you'll pick up right where you left off. It remembers your settings so you can dive back into your notes without any fuss.

File Formats and Features

You can create, open, write, and save files in RTF format. If you want to work with other formats like TXT or CSV, there are a few extra steps. To do this smoothly, make sure to check the boxes under 'View' for read-only or read-and-write options and select 'Show all files.' Just remember that trying to open files the usual way won't work; you'll need that special setting!

Note-Taking Made Simple

When it comes to taking notes, this app does pretty much everything you'd want! You can format text, play around with colors and fonts, insert tables, and even add bullet points and numbered lists. But be aware: those numbered lists might act a bit weird when you hit 'Enter'; they might not keep numbering correctly!

Search Functions and Spell Check

The search features are handy too! You can search through all your files or just one at a time. Plus, there's find-and-replace functionality that works like a charm. The spell check feature lets you add words directly into the same folder as the app. Just keep in mind that turning off spell check can be tricky; pressing shortcuts doesn't always clear highlights unless you restart the program.

A Few Drawbacks

While Perpetual Notes gets the job done well enough for users who know their way around computers, it's not super user-friendly for everyone. Some things might feel confusing at first—like accessing advanced search through the Command Prompt from 'View.'

The Bottom Line

This app mainly handles RTF files but that's okay because they're widely used across different systems like Windows, Mac, and Linux! If you're on the lookout for an easy note-taking option that saves in RTF format, give Perpetual Notes a try!