This is one of the most unknown apps for your Mac and it has great utility.
The Notes app is one of the most used by all Mac users, especially because it is an app that will sync with all our Apple devices, such as the iPhone or iPad. However, There is a very underused app which, at times, can be more useful than the Notes app.
That app is called Adhesive notes and has been available on macOS for years. Thanks to this app, you can keep notes, lists, and even photos in a sticky note that appears on your Mac’s desktop. These notes will always be visible when the Sticky Notes app on your Mac is open.
What is a Sticky Notes
The Sticky Notes app is designed to simulate the behavior of unfamiliar people. “Post-it”That is, its current operation is much simpler than that of a complete note and its main function is that you can place them on your Mac’s desktop as a reminder of something in particular.
Sticky Notes lets you keep notes on your desktop. Use Sticky Notes to jot down reminders, lists, or other information. You can also use notes to save text or graphics that you use frequently.
macOS Sticky Notes are very useful and you have to use them
How to use Sticky Notes on your Mac
For To use a sticky note on our Mac we just have to open this appwhich you probably didn’t know about, but which has been available for years. Here’s what you need to do:
- Open the Sticky Notes app, if you can’t find it tap on the magnifying glass and search for it.
- Now select File > “New Note”.
- Enter the text you want. The content is automatically saved. The first line of the note is displayed in the title bar when you collapse it by tapping the button at the top right of the note.
- To add an image or PDF file simply drag the file into the note.
- You can also use the markup tools to rotate and crop images and PDFs included in the note, or to write or draw on them. See Mark up files.
Sticky Notes has a ton of other great features, including a spell checker, import and export features, and other ways to organize and customize your notes. Plus, you’ll find a “Create New Sticky Note” feature in many apps.
You can too Export the sticky note to a regular note: Select File > Export All to Notes to be able to work with it on another device. In addition, the app includes numerous ways to customize the notes:
- Change the note color: Select a color from the Color menu.
- Change text formatting: Choose Font > Show Fonts. Select the text and use the Fonts window to format it.
- Make the note semi-transparent: Choose Window > Translucent.
- Keep the note in front of other windows: Choose Window > Bring to Front.
This type of notes They can be very useful to organize ourselvesa note that will appear on the desktop permanently so that we don’t forget about it, a very interesting option in addition to the note apps we have for Mac. And there are not many Mac users who know and use this function.
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