Sticky notes
Canvas-only annotations that do not run in the workflow.
Sticky notes are yellow annotation nodes on the board. They help you document flows for your team; they are not execution steps and do not appear in the nodes drawer.
When to use
- Explain why a branch exists or what a section does.
- Leave TODOs or ownership hints for collaborators.
- Capture context that does not belong in a node’s sidebar Description field (see Node descriptions).
Adding a note
| Method | Placement |
|---|---|
| Bottom menu bar → Note | Center of the current viewport (recommended) |
| Top panel (hover under +) | Default position on the board (see board toolbar) |
Sticky notes are added from the toolbar only, not from the add-node drawer.
Editing on the canvas
Sticky notes are edited on the canvas only. Selecting a note does not open the left configuration panel.
| Interaction | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Text area | Type your note; placeholder: “Write something…” |
| Resize | Bottom-right control; minimum size 80×60 |
| RTL | Text direction follows content (Hebrew/Arabic → RTL) |
| Click note body | Closes the add-node drawer if it was open |
| Selection toolbar | Power (active/inactive), Copy, Delete — same pattern as other nodes, compact layout |
Inactive notes render at reduced opacity.
Flow behavior
- No handles — notes are not connected to the execution graph.
- Saved with the workflow — unlike the empty-workflow welcome placeholder, sticky notes are stored when you save.
- Validation — notes can show error styling if the workflow fails validation rules.
Examples
Section label
- Add a note above a cluster of actions.
- Type “Order confirmation — production only”.
- Resize so the label spans the group.
Handoff comment
- Place a note beside an If / Else branch.
- Document which CRM field drives the condition for the next editor.
Related
- Board toolbar — Note and top-panel shortcuts
- Board overview
- Node catalog