PyQt5 Notepad App

Overview

This is a simple notepad application built using PyQt5, a set of Python bindings for Qt libraries. The application features a text editor with basic functionalities such as creating, opening, saving files, and text formatting options like font size adjustment and dark/light mode.

Features

• New File: Create a new blank file.
• Open File: Open an existing text file.
• Save File: Save changes to the current file.
• Save As: Save the current document to a new file.
• Undo/Redo: Undo or redo text changes.
• Cut/Copy/Paste: Standard text operations.
• Dark Mode/Light Mode: Toggle between dark and light themes.
• Font Size Adjustment: Increase or decrease the font size.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• PyQt5

Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/mtk3281/PyQt5-Notepad-App.git
   cd PyQt5-Notepad-App

2. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment

   python -m venv myenv

   Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Windows:

     myenv\Scripts\activate

   • On macOS/Linux:

     source myenv/bin/activate

3. Install Dependencies

   pip install PyQt5

4. Run the Application

   python app.py

   The application window will appear allowing you to use the notepad features.

Project Structure

• app.py: Main Python file containing the PyQt5 application code.
• main.ui: Qt Designer file for the user interface.
• note.ico: Icon file for the application window.