DaddysKat: I usually have the game and the notes program open at the same time. I have to minimize the notes program when the game client is open and hop back and forth to get the specs entered.
I'm lucky enough to have had one of my daughters date a total computer geek for awhile, and when he built my computer for me he suggested a simple alternative to hopping betweens programms - two monitors! Couldn't get my old man's head around why, but fortunately listened to him and now can't imagine life without them (if fact, now have 3).
Apparently (here's where my lack of computer knowledge will 'shine' through) most computers can handle several monitors, (mine was built with 2 in mind), but may need an adaptor (for 3rd the required piece was £1.98 including postage off e-bay).