# 📌 How to use Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11: complete guide

📌 How to use Sticky Notes in Windows 10 and Windows 11: complete guide Is your desktop full of papers with reminders that you end up losing? At Bytechip we know organisation is key to productivity, whether you work from Spain or from any corner of Latin America. That is why today we teach you to master Sticky Notes, a free, native Microsoft tool. 🔍 How to find and open Sticky Notes In both Windows 10 and Windows 11, the process is very simple: Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click the Start icon. Type directly: "Sticky Notes" (or Notas rápidas if your system is in Spanish). Click the application icon (a yellow square with a note). Pro tip: If you are going to use them a lot, right-click the icon on the taskbar and select "Pin to taskbar". That way you will always have them one click away. 🛠️ Main features you should know Windows notes are not just "text boxes". They have features that will make your life easier: Change the colour: Click the three dots (…) in the top-right corner of a note to choose among seven different colours. Ideal for organising by priority (e.g. red for urgent, green for personal). Text formatting: You can use bold (Ctrl + B), italics (Ctrl + I) or even create bulleted lists (Ctrl + Shift + L). Insert images: Need to remember a chart or a screenshot? Click the image icon at the bottom of the note. 💻 Differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11 Although the application is practically the same, there are a couple of nuances: In Windows 10 The application works independently and integrates very well with the taskbar search. If you close a note, it is not deleted; it is saved in the Notes list. In Windows 11 In the latest version of Windows, Sticky Notes are more optimised for touch screens and integrate better with the Widgets panel. In addition, the visual design is more rounded and modern, in line with the system's aesthetic. ⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts for experts If you want to go fast, memorise these commands: New note: Ctrl + N Close current note: Ctrl + W (this does not delete it, it only hides it). Delete note: Ctrl + D List of all notes: Ctrl + H ☁️ Sync: your notes on your phone The best thing about current Sticky Notes is that, if you sign in with your Microsoft account, you can see them on your mobile phone through the Microsoft OneNote app or Microsoft Launcher (on Android). Carry your PC reminders in your pocket! Need help setting up your computer? If your Windows is slow, apps do not open or you need a professional tune-up to work better, at Bytechip we are here to help. We are experts in technical support and system optimisation. Did this trick help? Share it with that friend who still uses papers stuck to the monitor! ← Back to the blog