abdullah4tech / notepad

A simple Notepad application built with PyQt5 for Python. This application provides a user-friendly interface for basic text editing and file management.

Notepad 📝

Overview

Notepad is a simple and lightweight text editor developed by Abdullah O. Mustapha. It provides a user-friendly interface with essential features for creating and editing text files.

Features

📄 File Operations

• New File: Create a new empty document. Shortcut: Ctrl+N.
• New Window: Open a new instance of Notepad. Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+N.
• Open File: Browse and open existing text files. Shortcut: Ctrl+O.
• Save: Save the current file. Shortcut: Ctrl+S.
• Save As: Save the current file with a new name or location. Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+S.
• Page Setup: Configure the page settings for printing.
• Print: Print the content of the document. Shortcut: Ctrl+P.
• Exit: Close the Notepad application. Shortcut: Alt+F4.

✂️ Edit Operations

• Undo: Undo the last action. Shortcut: Ctrl+Z.
• Redo: Redo the previously undone action. Shortcut: Ctrl+Y.
• Cut: Cut the selected text. Shortcut: Ctrl+X.
• Copy: Copy the selected text. Shortcut: Ctrl+C.
• Paste: Paste the copied or cut text. Shortcut: Ctrl+V.
• Delete: Delete the selected text. Shortcut: Del.
• Go To: Jump to a specific line number in the document.
• Select All: Select the entire text. Shortcut: Ctrl+A.
• Time/Date: Insert the current date and time. Shortcut: Ctrl+T.

🖌️ Format Options

• Font: Customize the font style for the text.
• Word Wrap: Toggle word wrap for easier reading.

🖼️ View Options

• Zoom In: Increase the text size. Shortcut: Ctrl+1.
• Zoom Out: Decrease the text size. Shortcut: Ctrl+0.
• Status Bar: Show or hide the status bar.

ℹ️ Help

• View Help: Open the documentation on GitHub.
• Send Feedback: Provide feedback or report issues on GitHub.
• About Notepad: Learn more about the application and its version information.

System Requirements

• Platform: Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Requirements: Python, PyQt5

How to Use

1. Installation:

   • Ensure you have Python installed on your system.
   • Install PyQt5 using pip install PyQt5.

2. Run the Notepad:

   • Execute the notepad.py script.

3. Explore Features:

   • Use the menu options or keyboard shortcuts to perform various actions.
   • Customize the font and view settings according to your preferences.

About the Author

Notepad is developed by Abdullah O. Mustapha. Connect with the developer on GitHub: abdullahCoder-Tech.

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