KNotes is a sticky notes application developed by KDE. It lets users create individual desktop notes containing reminders, tasks and short pieces of information that need to remain readily accessible.
Notes are saved automatically when the application closes and restored when it starts again. Each note can have its own appearance, allowing users to distinguish between different types of information by choosing suitable fonts and background colours.
KNotes also offers integration with KDE’s personal information management applications. Notes can be transferred into email and calendar workflows using drag and drop. Although KDE no longer maintains or releases KNotes, its existing functionality remains useful on systems where the application is available.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Create multiple independent desktop sticky notes.
- Automatically save note contents when the application closes.
- Restore saved notes when the application starts.
- Choose different fonts for individual notes.
- Customise note background colours.
- Configure default appearance settings for newly created notes.
- Generate notes directly from clipboard contents.
- Create notes from existing text files.
- Use drag and drop to transfer notes into email messages.
- Drag notes into KDE Calendar to create calendar entries.
- Print notes for reference outside the desktop environment.
- Use keyboard shortcuts for common note management operations.
- Integrate with KDE’s personal information management environment.
Website: apps.kde.org/knotes
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Developer: KDE
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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