Indicator-Stickynotes is a Sticky Notes App for Your Ubuntu Desktop

Ubuntu has an open-source sticky notes app called indicator-stickynotes. Just like Google Keep and Windows' Sticky Notes, it allows you to jot down thoughts, lists, and reminders on desktop. Indicator-stickynotes is meant for Ubuntu's Unity interface.

1. How do I add sticky notes to my desktop Ubuntu?
2. How do I use sticky notes in Ubuntu?
3. How do you install Stickynotes indicators?
4. How do I move XPAD notes?
5. How do I write notes in Ubuntu?
6. Why are sticky notes not working?
7. Why did my sticky notes disappear?
8. How do I get my sticky notes back?
9. How do I install sticky notes in Kali Linux?
10. How do I uninstall applications on Ubuntu?

How do I add sticky notes to my desktop Ubuntu?

13 Answers

1. Good news: you can have Sticky Notes in Ubuntu. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:umang/indicator-stickynotes sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install indicator-stickynotes.
2. If you'd also like to try an alternative, I can suggest XPad as well, which should be in the official repositories.

How do I use sticky notes in Ubuntu?

Stickynotes

1. Open the Terminal (Shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T)
2. Type the following command: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:umang/indicator-stickynotes.
3. Press Enter or Return and type in your password.
4. Type the following command: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install indicator-stickynotes.
5. Type Y and press Enter or Return.

How do you install Stickynotes indicators?

Step 1: Open "Software & Updates." Go to Other Software -> Add. Now type `ppa:umang/indicator-stickynotes` (without the `quotes`). Add the source and close the window. You will be asked to reload sources.

How do I move XPAD notes?

If you hold down Ctrl and left drag with the mouse, the pad will move around the screen. If you hold down Ctrl and right drag with the mouse, the pad will resize.

How do I write notes in Ubuntu?

Write is not available in the official package repository of Ubuntu. But you can easily download it from the official Stylus Labs website and install it on Ubuntu. First, visit the official Write download page from your favorite web browser. Then, click on the Linux link as marked in the screenshot below.

Why are sticky notes not working?

Reset or Reinstall

Open Settings again and click on apps. Under Apps & features, search for Sticky Notes, click on it once, and select Advanced options. Try the Reset option first. As Windows notes, the app will be reinstalled, but your documents will not be affected.

Why did my sticky notes disappear?

Your list of sticky notes might have disappeared because the app was closed while a single note remained open. When the app is opened again, you'll see only the single note. ... If only a single note is displayed when you open the app, click or tap the ellipsis icon ( … ) in the upper-right of the note.

How do I get my sticky notes back?

Your best chance to recover your data is to try navigating to the C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Sticky Notes directory, right click on StickyNotes. snt, and select Restore Previous Versions. This will pull the file from your latest restore point, if available.

How do I install sticky notes in Kali Linux?

The Pin Em' Up application is Java-based, so installing it through traditional Linux methods is impossible. Instead, to get your hands on the app, install the latest Java Runtime Environment on your PC. Then, once you've got the latest Java up and running, open up a terminal window to download the latest Pin 'Em Up.

How do I uninstall applications on Ubuntu?

Open Ubuntu Software, click the Installed tab, select the app you wish to uninstall, and hit the Remove button.