How to add a sticky note in Miro

Miro is a powerful whiteboard app that uses sticky notes as part of its primary display option for collaboration. These sticky notes are crucial for mind mapping and brainstorming. Knowing this, Miro offers a variety of ways to add sticky notes to your boards.

Read on to learn how to add sticky notes to your Miro boards in multiple ways and on all your devices.

Add a sticky note

There are several ways to add sticky notes to your Miro boards. This variety allows you to choose the best method for your needs and workflow.

Add sticky notes in the desktop app

You can create a sticky note in the Miro desktop app regardless of whether you’re using Windows or macOS. There are currently four options for creating a sticky note in the Miro desktop app. Which one you use will depend on your personal preferences and your workflow.

Option 1: Miro Toolbar

The first option to add a sticky note is to click and place the new note where needed. To do it:

1. Look for the “Sticky Note” icon in the left toolbar. It looks like a square with the bottom right corner folded inward.
   
2. Click this icon and a sticky note will automatically appear.
   
3. Move the sticky note to where you want to place it and click.
   

This is a simple method to add a sticky note, but some advanced users may find it complicated as it can disrupt their workflow.

Option 2: Hotkey

A second option for adding a sticky note to your Miro board is to use the designated hotkey on your keyboard. To use the Miro sticky notes shortcut key:

1. On your keyboard, press the “N” key.
   
2. The cursor will change shape to look like a sticky note.
   
3. Move the cursor to where you want to place the sticky note and click.
   

This is a great option for people who love using hotkeys in their apps.

Option 3: Drag and Drop

Option 3 to add a sticky note to a Miro board would be to drag and drop a new sticky note from the toolbar. To drag and drop a sticky note:

1. Click and hold the “Sticky Note” icon on the left toolbar. The icon looks like a square with the bottom right corner bent.
   
2. Drag the cursor to the whiteboard area. You will see a sticky note appear automatically.
   
3. Release the sticky note where you want to place it.
   

This is a great option for users who want to keep their sticky notes in a specific location within their work board.

Option 4: right click

A fourth option for adding a sticky note to your Miro board is to use the menu that appears when you right-click on the board.

1. Place your cursor on the board where you would like to place the sticky note.
   
2. Right click to open a menu.
   
3. Go to “Add sticky note”.
   
4. Click this option and a new sticky note will automatically appear.
   

This option is a great way to place a single sticky note in a specific location instead of placing it randomly and then having to drag the sticky note into position later.

Add sticky notes in the mobile app

You can add sticky notes to your Miro boards in your mobile app. The following instructions work for both the Android and iOS apps. To add a sticky note in the mobile app:

1. Open the board you want to add the sticky note to.
   
2. In the menu that appears on the left side, tap “Sticky Note.”
   
3. A new sticky note will automatically appear.
   

This is a fantastic option for on-the-go workers who may need to add sticky notes while working away from their computers.

Miro creates sticky notes from CSV

If you need to create multiple sticky notes with a variety of data, the quickest way to do this is by transferring the information from a CSV to Miro. This allows users to add information in bulk instead of creating sticky notes one by one. For large boards of directors, that would mean a huge effort.

Please note that the maximum number of cells you can transfer at a time is 5000 and these cells can only contain 6000 characters. If you share data that exceeds these limits, you will need to transfer information more than once.

Read the following instructions to learn how to create sticky notes from a CSV on both macOS and Windows.

Create sticky notes from CSV on macOS

To create sticky notes from a CSV on macOS:

1. Open the CSV from which you want to transfer data.
   
2. Highlight the cells with the data you need.
   
3. Copy these cells by pressing Command + C on your keyboard.
   
4. Click on the board in Miro.
   
5. Press Command + V on your keyboard to paste the data into the dashboard.
   
6. The data in each cell will create a new sticky note.
   

Your new sticky notes will automatically appear on the board and are ready for you to move or edit.

Create sticky notes from CSV on Windows

To create sticky notes from a CSV on Windows:

1. Open the CSV with the data you need.
   
2. Highlight the cells you will use.
   
3. Copy the data into these cells by pressing Control + C on your keyboard.
   
4. Click on the board in Miro.
   
5. Press Control + V to paste the data to the Miro board.
   
6. This data will create a new sticky note for each copied cell.

All of your new sticky notes will appear on your dashboard and are ready for you to edit or move as needed.

Miro creates sticky notes from Excel

You can create sticky notes in bulk using Excel. This allows users to enter a large amount of data into Miro quickly.

Please note that the maximum number of cells you can transfer is 5000 and the transfer can only contain 6000 characters. If you move data that exceeds these limits, you must complete multiple moves.

The following instructions will guide you through using Excel to create multiple sticky notes on Windows or macOS.

Create sticky notes from Excel on macOS

To create sticky notes from Excel on macOS:

1. Open the Excel spreadsheet from which you want to transfer data.
   
2. Highlight all the cells you want to use.
   
3. Copy the highlighted cells by pressing Command + C on your keyboard.
   
4. Click on the board in Miro.
   
5. Press Command + V to paste the copied data into Miro.
   
6. The data in each cell will create a new sticky note.
   

All your new sticky notes will appear at once on your board. They are now ready for you to edit and move as needed.

Create sticky notes from Excel on Windows

To create sticky notes from Excel on Windows:

1. Open the Excel spreadsheet you want to use.
   
2. Highlight the cells you want to use data from.
   
3. Copy these cells by pressing Control + C on the keyboard.
   
4. Click on the board you are using in Miro.
   
5. Press Control + V to paste the cells.
   
6. Each cell will create a new sticky note.

Once finished, all your sticky notes will appear on your board. You can edit or move them as needed.

Sticky notes everywhere in Miro

Adding sticky notes to your Miro boards is essential for this powerful whiteboard app. With all the different ways to do this, you are guaranteed to maintain your workflow and keep your projects moving forward.

Do you use sticky notes with Miro? Let us know your favorite way to add new sticky notes to Miro in the comments below.