With a number of useful new features added to OneNote this past year, I must admit that the Stickers addition did not make my excited-about list when released. For one thing, I am a heavy user of the OneNote 2016 desktop version, and Stickers did not find a home in that version, so my exposure to it was limited. With the online version of OneNote now toting more power than ever, including inking and Class Notebook, I have found myself using it more during the work day than I used to. Thus, my budding affection for Stickers.
In essence, these digital "stickers" are just a fun collection of clipart images pasted onto your OneNote page. They are arranged in a handy, organized menu that makes them quick and easy to insert, though. I was won to the sticker side, however, as I played with the feature a bit and discovered it included several options of custom-text stickers. Now, that was exciting.
When using either the online or app or OneNote Win10 app, adding your own text to these stickers is quite simple:
When using either the online or app or OneNote Win10 app, adding your own text to these stickers is quite simple:
Step 1: Click Insert > Stickers
Step 2: Pick a Text Bubble Sticker
Step 3: Type Your Own
Step 4: BINGO!
Reposition if needed. The stickers will act like any other inserted image, so the method of positioning, moving, and resizing is the same.