How to Use Windows 7's Sticky Notes

The Vista Gadget has been replaced in Windows 7 by the Sticky Notes tool.

Here’s how a default note looks: yellow with 11 point Segoe Print font.

you’ve got the option to easily change a note’s color from the right-click menu.

If you paste text into the Sticky Note, it will maintain most of its original formatting.

Again, this works the exact same as the shortcuts in Word or other common applications.

On the 7th time, you’ll be back to plain, non-outlined text.

The next outline number or point will automatically appear when you press Enter.

Windows 7 Integration

Sticky Notes are well integrated with Windows 7’s new features.

This is a great way to see what you’d written down without minimizing your windows.

This is one major advantage of the older Desktop Gadget.

If you’re an Outlook user check out ourBeginner’s Guide to Using the Notes Feature in Outlook.