A tiny always-on-top text box to jot quick notes into a selected file while you work in other apps.
- Always on top: window stays above other apps for quick access.
- Quick append: press Ctrl+Enter to append content to your chosen file.
- Dark UI: dark frame and text area for low-glare note taking.
- Safe exit on cancel: if no file is selected no changes happen.
- Python 3.8+ (tkinter is included with standard Python on Windows/macOS).
cd 03_CompletedProjects/NoteTaker
python BackgroundNotesTaker.pyOn launch, you’ll be prompted to select a file. Notes will be appended to that file.
- Select your file using the button on boot. The selection is successful when the title changes to the file name.
- Type your notes in the text box as you would, the window stays on top even if you click off of it.
- Press Ctrl+Enter to append the note to the selected file and clear the box.
- Notes are appended with a blank line after each entry for readability.
- You can close the app by simply cancelling it.
- Use a plain text file (e.g., .txt) for best results.
- Some full-screen exclusive apps may still cover all windows; borderless/windowed modes work best for always-on-top helpers.
- Main script:
BackgroundNotesTaker.py