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How to use Sticky Notes on the CommBox Classic S5

Sticky Notes is a new overlay tool that lets you add coloured note cards to your screen at any time — on top of any app or input — for reminders, brainstorming or capturing student responses on the fly.

Applies To

CommBox Classic S5 — All models (Goanna firmware and above)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Open Sticky Notes

  • Tap the side menu handle to open the side menu.
  • Tap Launcher, then select the Overlay Tools tab.
  • Tap Sticky Notes.
  • The app will open on top of whatever is currently on the screen.

Step 2: Add a new note

  • Tap the + button to add a new sticky note card to the screen.

Step 3: Type or dictate your note

  • Tap inside the note card and use the on-screen keyboard to type your note.
  • Tap the microphone icon on the keyboard to use voice-to-text.

Step 4: Choose a colour

  • Tap the colour selector on the note card to change its colour.
  • Use different colours to categorise notes — for example, red for action items and yellow for ideas.

Step 5: Move and resize notes

  • Tap and drag a note card to reposition it anywhere on the screen.
  • Drag the corners to resize.

Step 6: Edit or delete a note

  • Double-tap a note card to edit its content.
  • Long-press a note card to access the Delete option.

💡 Tip: Use Sticky Notes during a class discussion to capture student responses on top of whatever you are showing — drag and group notes to organise ideas in real time without switching apps.

💡 Tip: Sticky Notes works as an overlay on any input, including a connected laptop. You can annotate over a Windows session or a video call without touching the connected device.

Troubleshooting / What to Do If It Doesn't Work

  • Sticky Notes is not in my Overlay Tools — open the CommBox Store and check for any available updates. Sticky Notes was added as part of the Goanna firmware update.
  • Notes are disappearing when switching apps — this should not happen as Sticky Notes is an overlay. Try closing and reopening the app from the Launcher. If the issue continues, restart the screen.
  • Cannot type inside a note card — tap directly inside the card body (not on the border). If the keyboard does not appear, check that the screen's on-screen keyboard is enabled in Settings.
  • If you need help, log a ticket on the Support Portal in Knowledge Base: https://support.commbox.com.au/knowledge/kb-tickets/new

Video Tutorial Refer to the CommBox Training Hub for a video on using overlay tools on the Classic S5 at www.commbox.com.au/training-hub.