🗒️ Sticky Note Board
Create and arrange draggable sticky notes directly in your browser with snap-to-grid and color themes
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How to Use This Sticky Note Board
How to use the Sticky Note Board:
- Set options: Pick a default note color and whether to snap notes to a subtle grid. Add an optional board title.
- Create notes: Click “Start Board” then use the Add Note button. A new sticky appears you can type into immediately.
- Drag to arrange: Drag the note header to move it. Use the corner handle to resize. Notes stack naturally—active note comes to the front.
- Edit and style: Double‑click the title to rename a note. Use the color dot menu to change its color. Press Delete to remove a note.
- Stay organized: Enable snap‑to‑grid for tidy alignment. The grid is light enough to guide without distracting from content.
- Copy summary: Use Copy Summary to copy a plain‑text inventory of notes (titles, positions, sizes, colors) for sharing or saving.
The board runs entirely in your browser. No accounts, no uploads, and no external libraries—just fast, reliable note arranging for quick brainstorming, to‑dos, and visual planning.
How It Works
How it works (client‑side logic):
- Board initialization: When you start, the tool renders a board area with a toolbar and attaches minimal event listeners for note creation and interaction.
- Note structure: Each sticky is a positioned
divwith a draggable header, a contenteditable body for text, a resize handle, and quick actions (color, delete). Z‑index is managed so the active note stays on top. - Dragging and resizing: Dragging uses pointer events with
setPointerCapturefor smooth cross‑device behavior. Movement is calculated from initial offsets; optional snap‑to‑grid rounds positions to the nearest grid unit. - State tracking: The board keeps an array of note objects (id, title, color, x, y, width, height, content). This state updates on drag, resize, edit, or delete.
- Copy and persistence: Copy Summary serializes the current board state into readable text for your clipboard. All actions are local—no network requests are made.
- Accessibility & safety: Keyboard focus is visible, contenteditable regions sanitize pasted text, and inline HTML is escaped when generating summaries.
Everything is implemented using native browser APIs—no frameworks or CDNs—to ensure compatibility and performance across modern browsers.
When You Might Need This
- • Brainstorming sessions – Capture ideas quickly and arrange by priority
- • Kanban‑style planning – To‑do, Doing, Done columns without complex tools
- • Daily standups – Share quick notes for blockers, progress, next steps
- • Design feedback – Collect comments and cluster by theme or severity
- • User research – Affinity map quotes, observations, and insights
- • Story mapping – Break features into epics, stories, and tasks
- • Lesson planning – Organize topics, examples, and assignments visually
- • Personal goals – Pin reminders and affirmations on a single board
- • Content planning – Group headlines, outlines, and assets by campaign
- • Event prep – Track tasks, owners, and deadlines on movable notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save boards between sessions?
This version focuses on fast, private in‑browser use. It does not store data remotely. You can keep the tab open or copy the summary to save key information. If desired, we can add optional localStorage persistence in a later iteration.
Does it support mobile touch dragging?
Yes. The board uses pointer events and setPointerCapture for smooth dragging and resizing on both mouse and touch devices. For precise placement, snap‑to‑grid is helpful on small screens.
Can I export my board as an image?
Export to image isn’t included to keep the tool lightweight and library‑free. You can take a screenshot for quick sharing or copy the text summary. A canvas‑based export could be added later without external libraries.
Is there a limit to how many notes I can add?
There’s no artificial limit. Very large boards with hundreds of notes may feel slower on low‑end devices, but the core experience remains responsive for typical use (dozens of notes).
Will my notes be uploaded or tracked?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser. The tool avoids network requests and external libraries for privacy, reliability, and speed.