How to Keep Sticky Notes Visible on Your Desktop

What This Guide Covers

Helperbird's sticky notes work inside your browser. This guide shows you how to add a shortcut to your desktop so you can open your notes with one click.

Who is This For?

This feature is helpful for:

• Students who need reminders to stay on track
• Anyone who wants fast access to their notes
• Teachers and therapists looking for executive function tools
• People who like visual reminders on their screen

Option 1: Desktop Shortcut in Chrome

1. Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar
2. Scroll to All Features and expand it
3. Click Open Notes to open it in a new tab
4. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome
5. Click Save and share then Create shortcut
6. Check Open as window and click Create

A shortcut will appear on your desktop. Double-click it to open your notes.

Option 2: Desktop Shortcut in Edge

1. Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar
2. Scroll to All Features and expand it
3. Click Open Notes to open it in a new tab
4. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Edge
5. Click Apps then Install this site as an app
6. Click Install

A shortcut will appear on your desktop and Start menu.

Option 3: Pin to Taskbar or Dock

After creating a shortcut, you can pin it for faster access.

On Windows:

1. Right-click the shortcut on your desktop
2. Click Pin to taskbar

On macOS:

1. Open the notes shortcut so it appears in your Dock
2. Right-click the icon in the Dock
3. Click Options then Keep in Dock

Option 4: Chromebook Shelf Shortcut

1. Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar
2. Open the Notes app in a new tab
3. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome
4. Click Save and share then Create shortcut
5. Check Open as window and click Create
6. Right-click the app in your launcher and select Pin to shelf

Your notes are now on the Chromebook shelf, ready to open with one click.

Tips for Using Sticky Notes as an Executive Function Tool

Here are some ways to use sticky notes to stay organized:

• Color code by priority — Red for urgent, yellow for today, green for later
• One task per note — Keep each note focused on one thing
• Daily checklist — Write your top three tasks each morning
• Open as a window — Your notes sit beside your other apps instead of getting lost in tabs
• Pair with a timer — Work through tasks one at a time

Video Tutorial

Need Additional Help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.