How to Add Sticky Notes in PowerPoint

Quick summary

Adding sticky notes in PowerPoint is done by inserting a colored rectangle shape, filling it with a yellow or pastel color, and typing your note text directly into the shape. This method lets you place visual sticky note annotations anywhere on a slide without using the built-in notes panel.

Steps

1. Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
2. Click Shapes located in the Illustrations section of the ribbon.
3. Select a Rectangle or Rounded Rectangle shape from the shapes panel.
4. Draw the shape onto your slide to place it.
5. Set the Shape Fill color to yellow or any sticky note color you prefer.
6. Right-click the shape and select Edit Text to enable text entry inside it.
7. Start typing your notes directly into the shape.