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Gone are the days when you had to rely on Google Drive or simple copy-paste method to move your Sticky Notes from one computer to another. Now you can do it without any external help using Sticky Notes 3.0+.
Last year, Microsoft launched an upgraded version of Sticky Notes (3.0) with its October 2018 Update (version 1809). The new Sticky Notes comes with interesting features such as dark mode, formatting, and search. Not only that, but it also offers the capability to sync notes to other computers, Android phones, and iPhone.
Whether you want to sync sticky notes to your macOS, Windows 7/8, or another Windows 10 computer, we are here to help. There are three ways to share the notes. Let’s check them out one by one.
1. Share Sticky Notes Between Windows 10 Computers
First things first, this method only works on Windows 10 computers as previous versions of Windows and macOS do not support the updated Sticky Notes app.
Now to share and sync Sticky Notes with other Windows 10 computers, all you need to do is login to Sticky Notes 3.0+ on both the computers with your Microsoft account. When you do that, your Sticky Notes will automatically appear on the new device. Awesome, right?
However, remember that the changes you make on any computer will reflect on the second computer too, as the notes are continuously syncing.
How to Login to Sticky Notes
Step 1: Launch the Sticky Notes app on your Windows 10 desktop or laptop. If the app is missing, install it from the following link by clicking on the Get button on the Microsoft page.
Download Sticky NotesWe suggest updating the installed app from the link above before proceeding. You will see the Update button (after hitting Get) if an update is available.
Step 2: If Sticky Notes appears on your desktop, follow this step. Otherwise, if you see a single window holding your Sticky Notes, go to step three.
Tap on the three-dot icon present at the top of any note and select Notes list from the menu.
Step 3: On the Sticky Notes list screen, tap on the settings gear icon at the top.
Step 4: On the next screen, click on Sign in and log in with your Microsoft account.
Step 5: Repeat the above steps for your other Windows 10 computers. The notes will automatically show up there. Just make sure you are using the updated Sticky Notes app on every computer.
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Read More2. Access Sticky Notes on macOS and Windows
Another way to share Sticky Notes is to use the Outlook app for Windows and macOS.
Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: I’m assuming you want to share your Windows Sticky Notes to other devices. So kindly update the Sticky Notes app and sign in to it as shown above.
Step 2: Open the Outlook app on your computer and log in with the same account that you use with your Sticky Notes.
Step 3: In the Outlook app, click on the Notes icon present at the bottom. If it’s not available, click on the three-dot icon first and then click on the Notes icon.
You will find your Sticky Notes happily sitting there.
3. Access Sticky Notes on Any Device
Above methods did not work for you? Don’t worry. This technique can be used on any device with browsing capability — be it your Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, any Windows computer (Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10), and others.
Basically, Sticky Notes now has a web version. That means you can view your notes online at https://www.onenote.com/stickynotes. Open the URL and log in with the same Microsoft account that you use with your Sticky Notes on Windows 10 running PC. Again, any changes you make on either side will sync and reflect everywhere.
The method has a drawback that you need to visit the website every time. To avoid that, you can create your own Sticky Notes app using Chrome (as shown below). A shortcut icon will be added on your desktop. Click it to directly view your notes saved on Sticky Notes in a separate window.
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Step 1: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your PC and open https://www.onenote.com/stickynotes.
Step 2: Click on the three-dot icon present at the top in Chrome and select More tools followed by Create shortcut.
Step 3: A pop-up box will open. Click on Create.
Go to your desktop and you will Sticky Notes icon there. Launch the app to view your Sticky Notes right from the desktop.
Sticky Notes Not Working
In case you aren’t able to share notes using any of the three methods, we suggest troubleshooting Sticky Notes using the following ways.
1. Update Sticky Notes App
As mentioned before, the sync facility is available only on Sticky Notes 3.0+ and above. So update the app from the Microsoft store.
2. Logout from App
If the app is updated, yet the notes do not sync, sign out of the Sticky Notes on both the sides. Then log in again. To sign out, go to Sticky Notes Settings and click on Sign out. Hopefully, that should fix it.
3. Sync Manually
Sometimes due to slow internet, the sync doesn’t happen automatically or in real time. To manually sync notes, go to Sticky Notes Settings and then hit the Sync now option.
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Well, that's how you can sync your Sticky Notes with other computers. Fortunately, the notes are accessible on your phones (Android and iPhone) too using the OneNote apps.
I hope everything goes well. However, if bad luck ever dawns on you making you lose your precious Sticky Notes, recover them using these methods.
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The Sticky Notes accessory enables you to plaster the electronic equivalent of good old-fashioned Post-It notes all over your Windows 7 desktop. You can use Sticky Notes in Windows 7 as onscreen reminders: you can even color code them to help you stay organized.
They remain securely wherever you put them on the desktop until you delete them!
1To create a Sticky Note, click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Sticky Notes.
Windows opens a new blank note on the desktop, positioning the cursor at the beginning of the note.
2Type the text of the note.
Format it like you would a post-it.
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3You can also format the note text if you want.
Just select the desired text and then press the appropriate shortcut key: Ctrl+B for bold text, Ctrl+I for italics, and Ctrl+U for underlining.
You’ll notice that the text automatically wraps to a new line, and if your text doesn’t fit on the note, Windows automatically expands the height of the note to accommodate the length of your note.
4When you finish entering the note text, simply click somewhere on the desktop outside the sticky note itself.
Alternatively, you can click the New Note button (the one with the plus sign) to start a new sticky note. The note you create will stay on the desktop.
If you use sticky notes, you’ll want to get acquainted with the Sticky Notes Quick Launch button on the taskbar. Click it once to temporarily hide all the sticky notes on your desktop. To bring all of your sticky notes back to the desktop or to the top of the windows on the desktop, click it again.
5To color-code a sticky note, right-click the note and then click the color you want.
Your choices here are Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, White, or Yellow.
6To delete a note that you no longer need, click its Delete button in the upper-right corner.
The first time you delete a note, Windows asks you to confirm the deletion. If you don’t want to see this alert again, select the Don’t Display This Message Again check box before you click Yes.