If you're looking for a simple and quick way to take notes while working on your PC, the good news is that you don't need to download any software to do this. Windows provides a number of useful note-taking tools for quickly jotting things down.
If your memory is not very good, you can use these tools to remind yourself of important things while working. Here are 5 easy ways to take notes on Windows 11 without downloading any software.
1. Use Notepad

Notepad is a long-time favorite for taking offline notes on PC. Its simplicity is loved by many, although since the release of Windows 11, Notepad has added a number of additional features to aid your writing experience. Notepad now offers dark mode support, along with options to change font style and size.
Opening Notepad in Windows 11 is very simple. The app comes pre-installed on all Windows devices. Press the key Windows to open the Start menu, then search “Notepad”.
If you often use the application, you can create a desktop shortcut for faster access. Navigate to the Start menu, press All Apps and find Notepad in the alphabetical list. Then, drag the application to an empty space on the desktop to create a shortcut. You can also access Notepad faster by pinning the application to the Windows 11 Taskbar.
2. Take notes on WordPad

WordPad is another pre-installed app that offers a great way to take notes without downloading software. The app's simple design resembles Notepad but offers more advanced features – especially a rich text editor – to upgrade your note-taking capabilities.
With the rich text editor, you can change font style and color, add bulleted lists, and highlight text. WordPad also provides the ability to send documents directly as email. Press File and choose Send as email.
To access the application, go to the Start menu and search for “WordPad”. Files can be saved as plain text files (as used in Notepad) or as rich text documents (.rtf) if you want to import your notes into other software.

While there are many great note-taking apps for Windows, one of the best is provided directly by the operating system. Windows Sticky Notes is a note-taking application for quickly jotting down thoughts and ideas.
The app provides a neat and colorful way to take notes. You can tap the three dots on the note's top banner to change its color and access your list of notes. Windows Sticky Notes is one of the most flexible ways to take notes. You can open multiple notes at the same time – tap Ctrl + N to add a new note. You can also easily resize notes and drag them anywhere on your screen by clicking and dragging.
4. Take notes online with Memo Notepad

Another way you can take notes without downloading software is to use an online note-taking website. Memo Notepad is a simple, straightforward note-taking app with minimal yet powerful features to aid your writing.
The text interface has key formatting tools, including bold, underline, and italics. In tab “Style”you can change the font style and increase the overall text size. The app's cloud-based technology offers syncing with multiple devices, so you can write notes anytime, anywhere.
5. Use Windows Clipboard to save paragraphs of text

Whether you're multitasking or doing online research, you'll often come across pieces of information that need to be remembered. The good news is, when using the Windows Clipboard feature, you no longer have to rely on writing things on the back of your hand.
The Windows Clipboard is a tool for storing short pieces of text, even when you restart your machine. There are no prerequisites needed to start using this feature – Windows automatically saves information to the clipboard. Select any text you want to save, right click and press Copy.
You can access the clipboard at any time using keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + V. For the most important pieces of information, you can pin notes by tapping the small pin icon. Now you no longer have to remember pieces of information while browsing online.