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How to Use Sticky Notes in Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Put important reminders right on your desktop
By Keith Ward Keith Ward Writer Towson University Keith Ward is a former Lifewire writer with over 25 years' experience writing about Microsoft products and creating and Windows tutorials. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 24, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide What to Know
Windows 7: Select Start > enter "Sticky Notes" in Search Program Files > select Sticky Notes to open.Windows Vista: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Sidebar.Next: Right-click and select Add Gadgets > Notes. This article explains how to use Sticky Notes in Windows Vista and Windows 7. As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. We recommend upgrading to Windows 10 to continue receiving security updates and technical support. Dorothe / pxhere Windows 7
If you're using Windows 7 here's how to find Sticky Notes. Select Start. At the bottom of the screen will be a window that says Search programs and files. Place your cursor into that window and type Sticky Notes. The Sticky Notes program appears at the top of the search results. Select the name of the program to open it. Windows Vista
If you're still using Windows Vista, you'll find sticky notes as a gadget in the Windows sidebar. Open the sidebar by going to Start > All programs. Select Accessories and choose Windows Sidebar. Once the sidebar is open, right-click and select Add Gadgets. Select Notes. Now you're ready to go with "sticky notes" in Vista. You can either keep them in the sidebar or drag notes onto the regular desktop. Once open, a sticky note appears on your screen. At that point, you can start typing. To add a new note, select the + (plus sign) in the top left corner; it will add a new note, without deleting or overwriting the previous note. To delete a note, click the X in the top right corner. For those with Windows 7 tablet PCs (ones on which you can draw with a stylus), Sticky Notes are even better. You can jot down your information just by writing with your stylus. Sticky Notes also last over reboots. So if you type out a note to yourself, such as, "Buy donuts for the afternoon staff meeting," that note will still be there when you power up your computer the next day. If you find yourself using Sticky Notes a lot, you might want to add it to the taskbar for easy access. The taskbar is the bar at the very bottom of your screen and contains the Start button and other frequently-accessed applications. Here's what you need to do: Right-click the Sticky Notes icon. Select Pin this program to taskbar. This will add the Sticky Notes icon to the taskbar, giving you instant access to your notes anytime. If yellow isn't your color, you can also change the note color by hovering your mouse over a note, right-clicking it, and selecting a different color from the context menu. Windows 7 offers six different colors, including blue, green, pink, purple, white, and yellow, as mentioned above. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Sticky Notes for Mac How to Pin and Unpin a Program in Windows 7 How to Open Command Prompt (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.) What Version of Windows Do I Have? How to Install a Windows Gadget How to Properly Reboot (Restart) a Windows Computer How to Disable Taskbar Button Grouping in Windows How to Move a Window That Is Off-Screen Windows 7: Editions, Service Packs, Licenses, and More 9 Best Free Firewall Programs (Updated October 2022) How to Change Your Password in Windows How to Lock the Taskbar in Windows How to Open Registry Editor in Windows The New Features of Windows 7 Windows 10: Release Date, Editions, Features, and More How to Remove Chat From Windows 11 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies