QikPad

QikPad

Screenshot of example QikPad users collaborating
Operating system	Cross-platform
Available in	English, French and Spanish
Type	Collaborative software
License	Free
Website	qikpad.co.uk

QikPad was a free collaboration software tool based on EtherPad that allowed multiple users to see text updates in real time.^[1][2][3][4]

QikPad shut down in late 2014.

QikPad allows multiple users to see updates made to a pad in real time. Users can collaborate on a range of different documents and projects.^{[5][6][7][8][9][10]}

Functionality

QikPad works with no sign-up required. Once a pad has been created, functions include:

• Collaborative text editing - all users can update a pad without having to sign in
• Chat – there is chat box that allows users to talk without changing the text window
• History rewind – users can cycle back through the history of a pad

Compatibility

QikPad is a browser-based application that runs on various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Tested browsers include Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3.0+, Chrome 4+, and Safari 4+.

Requirements

QikPad is a web-based tool, so will work on any computer with a broadband connection.

See also

• Collaborative software
• List of collaborative software
• Document collaboration
• Document-centric collaboration
• Cloud collaboration
• Etherpad

References

1. Etherpad Lite Github "Sites That Run Etherpad" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
2. Times of India "QikPad" Retrieved on 2013-02-19.
3. Examiner.com "5 sites for web 2.0 applications from 2012 to integrate into the classroom" Published 2012-12-18.
4. MakeUseOf "QikPad: Collaborate Notepad Online" Retrieved on 2013-02-07.
5. Addictive Tips "QikPad: Create, Modify & Share Documents In A Collaborated Environment" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
6. Free Technology For Teachers "QikPad - An Instant Collaborative Writing Platform" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
7. Freeware Genius "Collaborate on projects and keep documents and code in sync with QikPad" Retrieved on 2013-02-19.
8. I Love Free Software "Free Online Collaboration Service: QikPad" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
9. DE Tools of The Trade "QIKPAD: Document Collaboration App" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.
10. ESC Region 13 "QikPad – Free and Easy Co-Authoring" Retrieved on 2013-02-23.

External links

• QikPad.co.uk UK English language homepage
• QikPad.org International English language homepage
• es.QikPad.org Spanish language homepage
• fr.QikPad.org French language homepage