KNotes is a program that lets you write the computer equivalent of sticky notes.
The notes are saved automatically when you exit the program, and they display when you open the program.
KNotes is free and open source software.
Features:
- Write notes in your choice of font and background color. Display features of notes such as color and font may be customized for each note. You may also customize the defaults.
- Generate a new note from the contents of the clipboard, or from a text file.
- Use drag and drop to email your notes.
- Can be dragged into Calendar to book a time-slot.
- Notes can be printed.
- Keyboard shortcuts are available.
Website: kde.org
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: KNotes authors; current maintainer is Laurent Montel
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

KNotes is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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