How to Get Sticky Notes on Windows 10

The Sticky Notes app is built-in to Windows 10, so there’s nothing you need to do to download it. But, if Sticky Notes was inadvertently deleted from your computer, you can download it from the Microsoft Store.

How to Create New Sticky Notes on Windows 10

When you have the Sticky Notes app open, select the Plus (+) in the upper-left corner of the Sticky Notes window to create a new note. When a new note opens, type the information you want onto the body of the note. It will automatically be saved to the app, even if you close the note. Open the notes list to browse for a note or search for a keyword or phrase in the Search box.

How to Format Sticky Notes

Customize the text, change the appearance of a sticky note, or add an image to a sticky note, if desired.

How to Use Sticky Notes With Cortana

Cortana is the virtual assistant available in Windows 10. By enabling Insights in the Sticky Notes app, Cortana can scan the notes in your list to find what you need, looking for anything from dates and phone numbers to addresses and websites. Cortana can use this information to simplify acting on your notes or to create reminders on your behalf.

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