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Note Pad View

The Note Pad view provides a collaborative notepad for real-time shared note-taking. Multiple users can edit the same document simultaneously, with changes synchronized across all participants.

Features​

  • Real-time collaborative editing
  • Multiple users can edit simultaneously
  • Changes sync automatically across sessions
  • Notes stored in your Solid Pod
  • Configurable access control

Creating a Notepad​

To create a new notepad:

  1. Navigate to the folder where you want to create the notepad
  2. Click the Create Create icon
  3. Select Note Pad Note Pad
  4. Enter a name for your notepad
  5. Click Continue Continue

You can also specify a custom URI location for the notepad.

Editing Notes​

Once created, simply click in the notepad area and start typing:

  • Changes are saved automatically
  • Other participants see updates in real-time
  • No explicit save button needed

Collaboration​

Sharing a Notepad​

To collaborate with others:

  1. Open the notepad's Sharing view
  2. Add participants with appropriate permissions:
    • Read/Write - Can view and edit
    • Read only - Can view but not edit
  3. Share the notepad URL with participants

Real-time Sync​

When multiple users edit the same notepad:

  • Changes appear instantly for all participants
  • Each user's cursor position is independent
  • Conflicts are handled automatically

Access Control​

Notepads support flexible access control:

Access LevelCan ViewCan Edit
OwnerYesYes
Read/WriteYesYes
Read onlyYesNo
No accessNoNo

Configure access via the Sharing view.

Starting Another Notepad​

From within an existing notepad, you can quickly create a new one:

  1. Click Start another pad button
  2. Choose a location or enter a custom URI
  3. The new notepad opens in the current view

Data Storage​

Notepads store content as RDF resources:

  • Content saved in Turtle format
  • Linked-list structure for text entries
  • Metadata includes title, creation date, and author
  • All data stored in your Solid Pod

Files created:

  • pad.ttl - Main content
  • index.html - Web interface

User Role​

The Note Pad view is available to users with the Power User role. See User Roles for more information.

  • Meeting - Includes shared notes functionality for meetings