Live collaborative editing
Multiple people can type in the same document while live cursors and presence show who is working with you.
Free browser-based writing tool
Online text editor for writing together in real time
Create a rich-text document, invite collaborators with one link, and watch every edit appear live. Use AI writing help, share files, sketch ideas, and make decisions without moving between apps.
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No installation · No credit card
Plan the launch together
Everyone sees changes as they happen.
- Draft the announcement
- Attach launch assets
- Review as a team
More than a basic notepad
Everything you need in an online text editor
Rich text formatting
Use headings, lists, links, code blocks, colors, alignment, formulas, and other familiar document controls.
AI writing assistant
Summarize, rewrite, translate, brainstorm, or ask questions about your draft and attached files from the editor.
Word and character counts
See document length while you write, whether you are preparing an article, assignment, meeting note, or brief.
Code blocks with highlighting
Keep technical notes readable with formatted code blocks and syntax highlighting alongside normal rich text.
Files beside your document
Upload reference files to the same shared room so collaborators do not have to hunt through separate links.
PDF export
Download the finished document as a PDF when it is ready to review, submit, or share outside the room.
Access controls
Choose whether link visitors can edit or only view, and limit the audience to signed-in users when needed.
Canvas and diagrams
Move from words to a shared canvas or AI-assisted UML diagram without creating another workspace.
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How to use the online editor
- Open a room.Choose any memorable room name or start with the one we suggest.
- Write and format.Type, paste, format, attach references, or ask AI to help with the draft.
- Share the link.Invite other people and work in the document together in real time.
- Control and export.Set viewer/editor access and download the completed document as a PDF.
Built for collaboration
LiveShareIt compared with a basic online notepad
| Capability | Basic notepad | LiveShareIt |
|---|---|---|
| Write in a browser | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time multi-person editing | Often unavailable | Included |
| Rich formatting and PDF export | Varies | Included |
| Syntax-highlighted code blocks | Varies | Included |
| AI help using the document and files | Varies | Included |
| Files, canvas, diagrams, and voting | No | One shared room |
| Viewer/editor access choices | Rarely | Included |
Useful for everyday work
What can you create?
Meeting notes
Let every participant add decisions and action items while the meeting is happening.
Articles and assignments
Draft, format, count words, review with another person, and export the result.
Project planning
Keep the brief, supporting files, diagrams, sketches, and team decisions under one link.
Quick shared notes
Open a memorable URL and exchange formatted text without setting up a heavyweight document suite.
Questions and answers
Online text editor FAQ
Is LiveShareIt free?
Yes. The Free plan includes the online editor and core room tools. Pro adds higher limits and premium capabilities.
Can several people edit at the same time?
Yes. Changes synchronize in real time, and live presence helps collaborators see who else is editing.
Do I need an account?
You can begin with a shareable room link without an account. An account is needed to own and manage rooms and to use subscription features.
Can I make a document view-only?
Yes. Room owners can choose viewer or editor access and can also require visitors to be signed in.
Is it a code editor?
The main editor is designed for notes and rich-text documents. It supports formatted code blocks, but it is not a full development environment.
Ready to write together?
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