How to add sticky notes in Miro

Learn how to add, customize, and organize sticky notes in Miro for brainstorming, retrospectives, and visual planning sessions.

Quick answer

To add sticky notes in Miro, open a board where you have editing access, press N or click the sticky note tool in the left toolbar, then click the canvas to place a note. Type your text, use the color control in the note's toolbar to change its color, and drag the note to move it.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open your Miro board from the dashboard
  2. Press N or click the sticky note icon in the toolbar
  3. Click anywhere on the canvas to drop a note
  4. Type your text directly into the note
  5. Choose a color from the selected note's context menu
  6. Resize or drag the note to reposition it
  7. Repeat to add multiple notes for brainstorming

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Summary

Sticky notes are one of Miro's most-used building blocks, letting teams capture ideas, run retrospectives, and organize thoughts visually on an infinite canvas. Adding them takes seconds and requires no paid plan, making them ideal for quick collaborative sessions.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open or create your board

    Sign in to Miro and open a board where you have editing access. If you don't have one yet, follow the steps to create a board before adding any content.

  2. Step 2

    Select the sticky note tool

    Click the sticky note icon in the left-hand toolbar, or press N on your keyboard. A palette of note colors opens next to the toolbar so you can pick the color first.

  3. Step 3

    Place the note on the canvas

    With the sticky note tool active, click the canvas where you want to place the note. The note uses the color selected in the tool, so it may not be yellow.

  4. Step 4

    Add your text

    Select the new note and start typing your idea. To change an existing note, double-click it to edit the text, then press Escape or click outside to finish. The note's font size control is set to Auto by default.

  5. Step 5

    Customize the color and size

    Select the note and click the color control in its toolbar to choose a different color. Drag a corner handle to resize it. The first button in the toolbar switches the note between a square and a rectangular sticky note, or to another shape.

  6. Step 6

    Duplicate notes for faster workflows

    Select a note and press ⌘ + D on Mac or Ctrl + D on Windows to duplicate it. You can also copy and paste it with ⌘ + C and ⌘ + V (Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V on Windows), or hold Option (Alt on Windows) while you drag the note to clone it. This is useful when many notes in a brainstorm share the same format.

  7. Step 7

    Arrange and group your notes

    Drag notes into clusters or columns to organize ideas by theme. Select multiple notes with a click-and-drag selection box, then move them together to keep related feedback visually grouped.

Why this matters

You're running a remote brainstorm or retro and need every participant to drop ideas onto a shared canvas instantly. Mastering sticky notes lets you capture input in real time, group related thoughts by color, and turn scattered feedback into an organized, visual discussion everyone can follow.

Troubleshooting

  • You cannot add or edit a sticky note

    Check that you have editing access to the board. Commenters can leave feedback but cannot add sticky notes. If you can edit other objects, check whether the note is locked and switch back to the select tool before editing it.

  • The sticky note tool is missing

    Open the three-dot menu in the creation toolbar and search for the sticky note tool. You can also press N while the canvas is focused.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need a paid Miro plan to add sticky notes?

    No. Sticky notes are available on Miro's free plan.

  • Can I change the shape of a sticky note?

    Yes. Select the sticky note and use the first button in its toolbar to switch between a square and a rectangular note.

  • How do I delete a sticky note?

    Click the note to select it, then press Delete. You can also right-click the note and choose Delete from the context menu.

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