=== Notetaker – Sidebar Notes ===
Contributors: samiur6688
Tags: notes, dashboard, sidebar, notepad, admin notes
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add and manage notes directly from your WordPress dashboard sidebar with a simple and user-friendly interface.

== Description ==
**Notetaker – Sidebar Notes** is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows you to create and manage notes directly from the WordPress admin dashboard sidebar. It provides a simple and distraction-free way to keep track of reminders, tasks, or important information while working in the admin area.

== Key Features ==
- **Dashboard Sidebar Integration:** Adds a top-level admin menu with submenus for editing and viewing notes.  
- **Single-Page Note Management:** Notes can be edited and viewed from dedicated pages without clutter.  
- **Basic Text Formatting:** Supports safe HTML tags such as `<b>`, `<strong>`, `<i>`, `<em>`, headings, lists, paragraphs, line breaks, and horizontal rules with proper sanitization.  
- **Resizable Text Area:** Includes a tall editor by default with vertical drag-resize support for convenience.  

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/notetaker-sidebar-notes` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.  
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.  
3. Navigate to **Notetaker > Edit Notes** in the WordPress dashboard to create or modify your notes.  
4. View your saved notes anytime under **Notetaker > View Notes**.  

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use HTML formatting in my notes? =
Yes. The plugin supports a limited set of safe HTML tags such as bold, italic, headings, lists, and paragraphs.

= Can I resize the notes editor? =
Yes. The notes editor is tall by default and supports vertical drag-resizing.

== Screenshots ==

1. Example of Edit Notes page.
2. Example of View Notes page.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0 =
* Initial release.