Various methods for starting Sticky Notes with Windows' own sticky notes

Windows 7, 8 and 10 systems come with sticky notes, Sticky Notes, which can quickly record information on the desktop in the form of notes. Do you know how many ways to start Sticky Notes on Windows? This article will introduce several methods that apply to different versions of Windows.

How to open Sticky Notes in all Windows versions

Method 1: Use Windows Search Box

This is one of the easiest and quickest ways to do it. Simply enter "Sticky" or the full name "Sticky Notes" in the Windows search box and click the Sticky Notes icon to open.

Method 2: Use desktop shortcuts

If you are used to launching applications from your desktop, you can create desktop shortcuts for Sticky Notes (for Windows 10/8/7). The easiest way is to drag and drop the Sticky Notes icon from the Start menu to the desktop.

Method 3: Pin to the Start Menu or Task Bar

After finding Sticky Notes in the Windows search box, right-click its icon and select "Pin to Start Menu" or "Pin to Taskbar", as shown in the following figure:

You can then access Sticky Notes from the right panel (or the taskbar menu) of the Start menu without scrolling down to find.

How to open Sticky Notes in Windows 10

The following methods are only available for Windows 10:

Method 4: Use Cortana to open Sticky Notes

Cortana is Microsoft's productivity assistant that helps you open applications on your system. In Windows 10, you can try the following steps to open Sticky Notes using Cortana:

Step 1: Enable Cortana.

Step 2: Click the microphone button in the Cortana search bar and say "Open Sticky Notes".

How to open Sticky Notes in Windows 7/8.1

Here are some useful ways to open Sticky Notes in Windows 7/8.1, you can choose your favorite.

Method 5: Use the run window

Run the command window to open an application or document with a known path directly. Here are two simple steps to open Sticky Notes using the Run command:

Step 1: Press Windows R key combination to open the run window.

Step 2: Enter stikynot in the run box, then click OK or press Enter .

Method 6: Use Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer (File Explorer in Windows 8.1) can quickly and easily find the files you want. To open Sticky Notes, it is also a good choice:

Step 1: Right-click the "Start" button and select "Open Windows Explorer".

Step 2: Enter stikynot in the address bar and press Enter .

Method 7: Use Task Manager

Task Manager allows administrators to terminate applications and processes. Here is how to open Sticky Notes using Task Manager:

Step 1: Press Ctrl Shift Esc to open the Task Manager.

Step 2: Click "New Task" ("Run New Task" in Windows 8.1). Enter stikynot in the pop-up window and press Enter .

Method 8: Use the command prompt

The last method is to use the command prompt:

Step 1: Click the "Start" button and enter cmd in the Windows search box. Right-click the cmd icon and select "Run as administrator".

Step 2: Enter stikynot in the command window and press Enter .

Recommended articles:

• [Comprehensive Guide] How to Back Up Sticky Notes in Windows 10/11?
• How to synchronize Sticky Notes across devices in Windows 10

Summarize

This article introduces various ways to open Sticky Notes in Windows 10/7/8.1. If you have any questions about how to open Sticky Notes, feel free to leave a comment section below.

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