How Do I Use Stickies on My Mac?
Stickies is a built-in macOS software, so its already installed on your Mac.
you could also open a new Finder tab while the desktop is selected by using the keyboard shortcutCommand+N.
ClickApplicationsin the left-hand side menu.
Scroll down and clickStickies.
If you havent previously opened Stickies, you should see two sticky notes explaining how the app functions.
Your note will automatically save and stay on your desktop until you exit the Stickies app.
If you dont see your notes, verify Stickies is open first.
How Do I Edit Stickies?
When you create a new sticky note, it will default to a yellow background with black text.
However, Stickies has a number of format options to help you differentiate your notes.
Change a Notes Color and Font
Launch Stickies.
select an existing note or create a new one.
SelectColorfrom the Menu bar at the top of your screen.
hit the color youd like to use.
Your note should automatically switch colors.
ClickFont>Show Fontsin the Menu bar.
Choose a font pop in.
you’re able to also adjust font style, size, and other options from the Font menu.
To format specific note text, simply highlight it and right-click.
How Do I Arrange My Stickies?
Like physical stickies, your virtual notes can easily get cluttered if you use them a lot.
Launch Stickies, select a note, and clickWindow > Arrange Byin the Menu bar.
However, it also folds them into small bars that will cut off long sections of text.
To expand sticky notes without using Command+Z, stick to this:
Launch Stickies and hit a collapsed note.
Alternatively, you’re able to pressCommand+Mon your keyboard.
Repeat Step 2 for each note youd like to expand.
How Do I Make Stickies Easier to Find?
Launch Stickies and press an existing note or create a new one.
ClickWindow > Float on Topin the Menu bar.
You should now see your note displayed on your screen no matter which app youre using.
The keyboard shortcut for Float on Top isOption+Command+F.
To make your note less obtrusive, selectWindow > Translucent.
This command lets you see through your note.
The keyboard shortcut for Translucent isOption+Command+T.
SelectWindow > Collapseto collapse your note into a small rectangular bar.
To expand it, tap the small box in the top right of the note or pressCommand+M.
you’re free to also double-nudge the little title bar of the Sticky to collapse it.
How Do I Save or Delete Stickies?
select an existing note and selectFile > Export Text…from the Menu bar.
punch in a name for your note, select where youd like to save it, and clickSave.
bring up the Notes app and you should see your sticky notes under a new folder calledImported Notes.
FAQ
To add bullet points manually, use the keyboard commandoption+8.
To start a new bulleted list, pressoption+Tab.
From here, pressingReturnwill add another point on a new line, and pressingTabwill increase the indent.
you could cross items off of your list in Stickies by adjusting the font style.
snag the text to strike through, and then pressCommand+Tor selectShow Fontsunder theFontmenu.
From there, you could choose a single or double strikethrough and select a color.
