Sticky Note

Script for Adobe Photoshop

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Description

Boost your Photoshop workflow with Sticky Note, a handy floating panel that lets you jot down quick notes, reminders, and ideas directly within your workspace. This resizable and scrollable panel keeps your important information readily accessible without cluttering your artboard.

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Perfect tool for:

Keeping track of client feedback.
Creating to-do lists for complex projects.
Adding comments and annotations to your artwork.
Managing different aspects of a project with separate note panels.

Key Features:

Floating & Resizable:
Position and resize each Sticky Note panel anywhere on your screen for optimal visibility.
Scrollable Text Area:
Write lengthy notes without limitations thanks to the scrollable text area.
Save & Load:
Save your notes for future use and easily load previously saved notes, keeping your thoughts organized across Adobe Photoshop sessions.
Customizable Accent Color:
Personalize your sticky notes by changing the accent color to suit your preferences or project needs.
Multiple Sticky Notes:
Create as many sticky notes as you need, allowing you to organize various thoughts, tasks, and information separately.

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Install and Run the Script

Place the script file in your Adobe Photoshop Scripts folder:
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MacOS: /Applications/Adobe Photoshop [Your Version]/Presets/Scripts/
Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop [Your Version]\Presets\Scripts\
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Restart Adobe Photoshop to load the script into the File > Scripts menu.
Open your document and go to File > Scripts > Sticky Note to launch the script.

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Working With the Panel

When you run the script, an interactive floating panel will appear.

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➊ Using the Text Input Field
➋ Options in the Bottom Bar

🅰 Save the Current Note
🅱 Load a Saved Note
🅲 Toggle Note Outline
🅳 Adjust Overall Sticky Note Transparency
🅴 Change Sticky Note Outline Color
🅵 Create Additional Sticky Notes

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➊ Using the Text Input Field

Typing Notes

Click to Activate: Simply click within the main body of the Sticky Note to activate the text input field. A blinking cursor will appear, indicating that you can begin typing.
Type Your Notes: Start typing your notes, reminders, or any other text you want to store.
Scrolling: If your text exceeds the visible area of the Sticky Note, a scrollbar will automatically appear, allowing you to scroll through your entire note.

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Editing Notes

Place the cursor within the text input field where you want to make changes.
Basic Text Editing: Use standard keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+A (Select All), Ctrl+C (Copy), Ctrl+X (Cut), and Ctrl+V (Paste) for basic text editing.

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Resizing Notes

Drag the Edges/Corners: To resize a Sticky Note, simply click and drag any of its edges or corners.
Click and Drag the Top Area: To move a Sticky Note, click and hold your mouse button on the title bar or the top area of the panel. While holding the mouse button, drag the Sticky Note to your desired location on the screen.

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➋ Options in the Bottom Bar

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🅰 Save the Current Note

Saves the content of your input field to a text file.

Type your text in the input field.
Click the ⬇︎ Save Icon.
Sticky Note saves the content of the text input field to a file in your Documents folder (e.g., ai_sticky_note.txt).

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🅱 Load a Saved Note

Loads the content of a saved note into the text input field.

Click the ⬆︎ Load Icon.
If a saved file exists, its content will replace the current text.
If no file is found, an alert will notify you.

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🅲 Toggle Note Outline

Removes the sticky note’s outline color to create a subtle look for the sticky note.

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🅳 Adjust Overall Sticky Note Transparency

Controls the transparency of the entire sticky note, including the text and background.

Drag the slider to adjust the opacity.
The note will become more or less transparent in real-time.
Use this to blend the sticky note into your Photoshop workspace.

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🅴 Change Sticky Note Outline Color

Randomizes the sticky note’s otline color to add variety.

Click the◼︎Randomize Color Icon.
The background will instantly change to a new random color.

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🅵 Create Additional Sticky Notes

Opens a new floating sticky note panel. Each note functions independently, allowing you to create multiple notes for different tasks or projects.

Click the ✚ Button in the bottom bar.
A new sticky note panel will appear, starting as an empty note.
Customize and manage each note individually.

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☻ Wrapping Up

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Whether you’re managing project details, jotting down quick ideas, or keeping track of tasks, the Sticky Note Panel is your reliable companion within Photoshop. Its intuitive design and advanced customization options ensure that your notes are always accessible, organized, and visually distinct.

Streamline your design process and keep your thoughts organized with Sticky Note for Adobe Photoshop.

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#Utility

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Sticky Note

Version: 1.0.0

Updated: January 18, 2025

Download Sticky Note

- 1.0.0 – Initial release.
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Tested on MacOS:
- Adobe Photoshop 2025 (26.0)
Supported Versions:
- Compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS6 and later, including Adobe Photoshop CC versions.
Operating Systems:
- Works on both macOS and Windows platforms.
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Last Updated: 21.12.2024
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Adobe Photoshop is a leading image editing and graphic design software developed by Adobe Inc. Renowned for its versatility, Photoshop is used by photographers, designers, and digital artists for tasks ranging from photo retouching and compositing to digital painting and creating web graphics. Its robust set of tools includes advanced layering, masking, and blending options, as well as powerful filters, adjustments, and AI-driven features like content-aware fill. Photoshop supports both raster and vector workflows, making it ideal for a wide range of creative projects, including print, web, and multimedia design. As part of Adobe Creative Cloud, it integrates seamlessly with other Adobe apps.

🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Sticky Note.jsx script in Adobe Photoshop, you need to place it in the correct directory where Photoshop can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  /Applications/Adobe Photoshop [Version]/Presets/Scripts/
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop [Version]\Presets\Scripts\
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Photoshop version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Sticky Note.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Photoshop: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Photoshop.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Photoshop scripts.
1. Open Adobe Photoshop and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Sticky Note script to run it.
5. The Sticky Note script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Sticky Note.jsx script in Adobe Photoshop, you need to place it in the correct directory where Photoshop can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  /Applications/Adobe Photoshop [Version]/Presets/Scripts/
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop [Version]\Presets\Scripts\
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Photoshop version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Sticky Note.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Photoshop: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Photoshop.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Photoshop scripts.

1. Open Adobe Photoshop and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Sticky Note script to run it.
5. The Sticky Note script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

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