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How To Use Notepad As A Log, Diary Or Journal (Yes, The Built-In Notepad!)

Did you know that the built-in notepad editor can be used as a simple diary or journal? You don’t need fancy journal software for that!


1. Step Create a new .txt document on your desktop

2. Step Call it journal.txt, diary.txt or random.txt, basically whatever you want

3. Step Now at the very top enter exactly this: .LOG

4. Close the document and re-open it

5. Step Voilà, notepad will automatically enter the time and date and you can start writing your journal – without expensive software