To celebrate the anniversary of Windows 10, released an operating system with more updates for users. One of them was the Sticky Notes. In today's post we are going to tell you everything about how to put and create sticky notes on Windows desktop 10. It's like you have to stick a post-it on your desk, since it looks similar.
Even though you must keep the application open in order to have all the notes on the desktop and you don't have many options, but it's actually pretty basic, with Sticky Notes you have quick access to everything you need to remember.
What are Windows Notes 10?
It is a native application created by Microsoft to simulate a note tool. With an appearance similar to that of post-its, this function allows us to write quick notes that we can view while we have the application open; it is easy to access, so it is easy to use and works as an instant tool.
Due to its basic design, has no options for modify text as font size, the style (italics, bold font, underlined) o enables interaction with other applications; Despite this, if you want instant notes without much design, this tool can work great.
How to use Windows Notes 10
Since its functionality system is so basic, using it is a very simple task. We will go to the menu, and in the search bar we write 'Sticky Notes', the default note app will appear, but in the section ‘Applications’ we will find the quick notes tool we are looking for.
Once opened, we visualize the first post-it. As previously stated, can not make further modifications to the text, despite this, you can control the size of the notes manipulating the corners with the mouse.
To see the notes we must have the application open, so if we close it we will no longer be able to see it. Even so, when returning to open the tool the notes will be saved. If you want to remove a post-it, immediately in the upper left corner it offers us the option to do it through a garbage icon.
Add more notes
In the upper right corner, we found an icon ‘+’, which will allow us to add extra notes. The post-its created will be the same color as the original used to create them, so that, If you wish, you can change the color or just leave it like that.
Alternative apps
If for any reason you are looking for a more complicated tool that can meet your needs, we can use certain tools (not native), who can offer you better service.
My to-do list
Also called Microsoft To Do is a notes application that allows create lists, tasks and reminders. At the same time from the notes option, allows us to stay organized through functions such as the to-do list and the reminder system.
ColorNote
It is an application that we can obtain from the official Microsoft web portal. It works like a Simple looking notepad, more accessibility to customization, while allowing synchronization with other devices.
Stickies
It is a very similar to sticky notes Windows 10, since it has the same post-it format with similar functions. We can add other text files at the same time (images, videos, PDF files), contains a text search engine and notes can be created from the selection of one already created.
What alternative do we have for operating systems prior to Windows 10?
Because each version of Windows has a different system, it is possible that some versions do not contain certain tools that are integrated, so that we can obtain viable alternatives that fulfill the required functions in a similar way.
Simple sticky notes
Sticky Notes is an application created by Microsoft for Windows 10 and in general it comes installed in the operating system, but it can also be installed from the official Microsoft web portal. Its main function is create small notes that stay on the desktop visible and that you have access to them quickly and easily.
It is simply a notepad in which you cannot perform editing tasks how to change the font size or type or create large texts. At the same time, sometimes presents sync errors, but with a look at the suggestions on the official Microsoft support page you can solve it.
To start using this application productively, you just have to be located in the Windows start menu from your computer keyboard by pressing the Windows key or with the mouse by clicking on its icon in the taskbar.
You must write Sticky Notes or Notes”, Or browse the alternatives until you find the app. Now you can start writing what you want. You can enlarge the size of the pad by stretching the sides with the mouse. You will see that the page is yellow.
If you want to add more notes, just click the icon “+” that you have in the upper left corner of the block. You will see that now you have a green pad sheet with what you have previously written and a yellow sheet for you to write a new one. To add new notes, you can choose by typing the command “Ctrl + N” and a new sheet will open for you to start a new note.
Other functions that you have available is to remove a note by pressing the trash can icon in the upper right corner of the block. You can also change the block color accessing the menu that you have represented with three points also in the upper right corner.
If you want to keep all your notes on the desktop you must keep the application open. Opposite case, also all the notes you have written will be closed, but avoid worrying because you will not lose anything, they are saved and will be reopened every time you open Sticky Notes.
If you want this application to open every time you turn on your computer, you just have to configure it: “Windows + R> Shell: starup> arrastre el acceso directo de la aplicación> restart your pc.
How to use Insights to put sticky notes on your desktop
Sticky notes work together with Cortana to deliver better results to users. To do this, first you have to have Cortana activated, decidedly. This feature is known as Perspectives and you should not activate it, since it is activated by default.
Insights enables you to perform functions based on the text you type, What:
- Call Skype to a phone number that you have written in the notepad.
- Send an email to email address.
- Access a web portal from the URL.
- Get more information about a flight by typing the flight number.
- If you write a date and time, clicking on it will access the calendar.
Regarding timing, notes are saved locally, so that it is not feasible to have access to them from other computers, regardless of whether they use the same Microsoft account.
Despite this, you can backup and restore it to another computer, but you will have to do it manually. If you want to sync all your notes with other devices, we suggest you use other apps like A note.
