How to Print Typed Post-It Notes

Perhaps you have messy handwriting or you need to get a personal note to several people simultaneously. You can enhance office communication with this clever clerical tip. Typed post-it notes make communication clear, concise, and attractive. Follow the steps below to make custom post-it notes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. 
    
   scribd.com

   Download a template. Follow the link in the resource section below to download a template for typing post-it notes. If you prefer, you can simply make your own template. For each post-it note, make the margins 2.5 inches wide and 2.7 inches high.

2. 
    
   personal message

   Type your message. Decide how many custom post-it notes you need and type your message into each box. Use Copy and paste to make this go much quicker.

3. 
    
   apply post-its

   Print out typed messages. Print the document as you normally would. Do not involve the post-it notes yet. Once printed, apply a post-it note to each typed message.

4. 
    
   print over post-its

   Re-Print. With the post-it notes covering the type messages, place the paper into the manual feeder of your printer. Print the page again.

5. 
    
   custom post-it notes

   Use your typed post-it notes. Impress co-workers, friends, students, and teachers with these personalized post-it notes.

Tips & Warnings

• Follow all manufacturer guidelines and recommendations for your particular printer.

Resources

• Downloadable Word Template for Typed Post-It Notes
• Post It Ideas – Creative Ways of Using Post-It Notes

[emilywhitby1]

on 7/17/2009 Thanks for the great idea! I've always wanted to print post-it notes as payment reminders for my piano students--this should work! 5*

[rewrite810]

on 6/26/2009 Such a cool post-it tip! Thanks for sharing!!

[copperhill]

on 6/17/2009 I love this idea. Easy to follow steps and I can think of so many uses for printing post it notes.

[goldiec]

on 6/17/2009 Thanks for the tips to make typed post it notes. They are wonderful! I use them all the time! 5*

[tracysmith159]

on 6/17/2009 Interesting article.