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As the feature is still rolling out so you might have to wait for it
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Published onMay 27, 2024
published onMay 27, 2024
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Microsoft announced that the new Sticky Notes experience for Windows is now rolling out to all users globally. The experience was first introduced to Insiders and received a positive response.
On the official blog post, Microsoft explains:
The new Sticky Notes experience is a fresh feature from OneNote to help you remember more seamlessly than ever. With 1-click screenshot capture, automatic source capture and automatic recall of the notes when you revisit the same source, remembering what matters just got easier! You can also access Sticky Notes on the go with your OneNoteAndroid and iOSmobile apps, ensuring that your notes are always at your fingertips.
How can I use the new Sticky Notes experience?
To use it, launch the OneNote app on Windows and click the Sticky Notes button at the top right corner. This will launch the Sticky Notes; you can pin it to the taskbar or press Windows + Alt + S to launch the app anytime. You need to sign in if you want to sync your notes across your devices.
In the future, you will also be able to use the new Sticky Notes experience from the Windows Start menu.
You can click the Note button to create a new note and capture a screenshot using theScreenshot button. Here is how Microsoft explained it:
With the new Sticky Notes, you can create notes or capture screenshots with a single click. If you’ve taken a note or screenshot from a website, you can easily return to the original source by clicking the auto-captured link. When you revisit the same document or website, we’ll conveniently bring up the relevant notes for you. Need to multi-task? You can dock the new Sticky Notes to your desktop for a convenient side-by-side experience while using other apps. Search is versatile, including the text within your notes as well as images (using OCR). You can pop out any Sticky Note and view it in a larger window.
Here’s the scenarios and tips & tricks shared on the official blog:
Scenarios to try
At work
When learning
At home
Tips and tricks
Known limitations
“Dock to Desktop” feature does not work well with extended monitor. We’re working to fix this issue soon.
New Sticky Notes features are available to Current Channel users running Windows 10 Version 1903 (SDK 18362) or later, with OneNote app Version 2402 (Build 17328.20000) or later. If you haven’t gotten the update, you might have to wait sometime, as it is still rolling out.
Recently, Microsoft rolled out improvements toink annotations in OneNote, read this article to learn more.
Have you tried the new Sticky Notes experience yet? If so, share your experience with our readers in the comments below.
More about the topics:Microsoft OneNote,Sticky Notes
Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
