Notejot as a Linux alternative to Sticky Notes
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Our verdict
Notejot is a solid, lightweight replacement for Windows Sticky Notes, particularly for KDE users. It handles the core tasks: pinning notes to the desktop, resizing them, and keeping them on top. It is open-source and active, which ensures long-term stability. However, it lacks advanced formatting like bold text or bullet lists, offering only simple text editing. If you need rich text or cloud sync, this is not the right tool. For quick reminders and basic text notes on a Linux desktop, it works well without heavy dependencies.
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 3.5.1
- Rating
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What works the same
- Pins notes directly to the desktop
- Allows free resizing and moving of note windows
- Keeps notes visible with a stay-on-top option
- Lightweight application with minimal resource usage
What is different
- Lacks basic text formatting like bold or lists
- No built-in cloud sync or export to standard formats
- Primarily integrated with KDE environments, though available in other distros
- Simpler interface focused on quick text entry only
Opening your Sticky Notes files
Notejot does not natively open Microsoft Sticky Notes files. You will need to manually copy text from your Windows notes into Notejot. There is no direct import tool or shared portable format between the two applications, so migration is a manual process.
Switching from Sticky Notes to Notejot, step by step
- Install Notejot via your package manager
- Open your Windows Sticky Notes and select all text
- Copy the content to your clipboard
- Launch Notejot and create a new note
- Paste the text into the Notejot window
- Adjust size and color as needed
Key features of Notejot
- Pin notes to desktop
- Resizable text boxes
- Customizable colors
- Stay-on-top option
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Simple text editing
How to install Notejot on Linux
sudo dnf install notejotsudo zypper install notejotFrequently asked questions
Can I use Notejot outside of KDE?
Yes, it is packaged for Fedora and openSUSE, which may use different desktop environments. It should run on any X11 or Wayland session, though integration is best on KDE.
Does it support rich text?
No, Notejot supports simple text editing only. You cannot apply bold, italics, or create bullet lists within the notes.
Is it free?
Yes, it is released under the GPL-2.0 license and is free to use, modify, and distribute.
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