OnTop Notepad

In the eventuality that you are using Notepad to write down thoughts, lists and similar day-to-day information, then there is a chance that you want to be able to configure it so that it stays on top while using multiple programs.

As the name suggests, OnTop Notepad is a tiny piece of software that can bring this extra functionality while maintaining the clean and user-friendly look of a simple text editor.

Following a quick and straightforward installation, you come face to face with a user-friendly and uncluttered interface that is unlikely to give you any troubles. Since its role is to be a replacement for the Windows' standard Notepad app, it goes without saying that it packs a few optimizations and improvements within the GUI.

For starters, the lines are numbered, an option that can make things considerably more straightforward if you are creating lists as well as to keep track of the notes you take while using other apps. Moreover, the tool enables you to export the notes to PDF and change the color, size and style of the font.

The highlight of the program stems from the fact that it can be configured to always stay on top, thus you no longer need to waste time switching between windows until you find the ones you need. Nevertheless, the option can be toggled off, so the app can act as a standard text editor or note taking tool whenever necessary.

A further noteworthy feature is the Snap, particularly since you can do it on the fourth edge of the screen. Depending on your preferences, you can snap to the top, right, bottom and left via shortcuts or from the Window menu.

If you are studying or working on a project that entails using multiple applications and need a quick way to make notes without having to switch between various windows opened, then perhaps you can consider giving OnTop Notepad a try.