How to Add Stickers to Desktop in Windows 11

How to Add and Edit Desktop Stickers

There are two ways to start adding stickers to your Windows 11 desktop. You can access the sticker editor right from your desktop, or you can go through the Settings app. Both methods lead to the same place.

Option 1Adding Stickers Directly from Your Desktop

You can add stickers to your Windows 11 desktop quickly by right-clicking an empty space. This action brings up a menu where you can select ‘Add or edit stickers’ to start personalizing your background without opening the main Settings app ⚙️.

1. Right-click on 🖱️ an empty spot on your desktop, where there are no icons or open windows. A menu will appear.
2. Click on “Add or edit stickers”. If you don’t see this option, your Windows 11 version might not support it yet, or the feature might not be turned on. We’ll explain how to turn it on if you want.
3. Choose your sticker. A panel will show up, usually on the right side of your screen, with a selection of stickers. Click the one you want to add. It will instantly appear on your desktop.
4. Close the sticker selection panel. After you pick a sticker (or a few!), you’ll see a toolbar at the top of the selection panel. Click the “Stickers” button on this toolbar to close the sticker selection window. This doesn’t close the sticker editor itself, just the part where you choose new stickers.
5. Now it’s time to edit! With your sticker on the desktop, you can move and resize it. Hover your mouse cursor over the sticker. You’ll see a border with small dots. These dots let you resize.

   • To resize: Click and drag one of the dots on the border. Dragging outwards makes the sticker bigger; dragging inwards makes it smaller.
   • To move: Click and drag the sticker itself to place it where you want it on your desktop.
6. Finish your edits. When you’re happy with the sticker’s position and size, find the toolbar for the sticker editing session. Click the “Close (X)” button on this toolbar. This will lock your stickers in place and end the editing mode.

Option 2Adding Stickers Through the Settings ⚙️ App

To edit desktop stickers using the Settings ⚙️ app, first open Settings by pressing ⊞ Win+I. Then, navigate to Personalization in the left sidebar, and select Background on the right side to find the sticker options.

1. Open the Settings app. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard together. Or, click the Start button and choose “Settings.”
2. Go to Personalization. In the Settings app, click on “Personalization” in the left sidebar. Then, on the right side, click on “Background.”
3. Click “Add stickers”. You should see a button labeled “Add stickers” under the background settings. Click this to open the sticker selection panel.
4. Pick your sticker. Like in the first method, a selection of stickers will appear. Click the sticker you want to add to your desktop. It will show up on your wallpaper right away.
5. Close the sticker selection panel. After picking your sticker, find the “Stickers” button on the selection panel's toolbar and click it to close that part of the window.
6. Edit your sticker. To change the sticker, hover your mouse over it. You'll see the resize dots and can then drag the sticker to a new spot or drag the dots to change its size.

   • Resize: Click and drag the small dots on the sticker’s border.
   • Move: Click and drag the sticker itself to reposition it.
7. Exit editing mode. When you like how your sticker looks, click the “Close (X)” button on the sticker editing toolbar. This saves your changes and returns your desktop to normal view.

Summary

Adding desktop stickers to your Windows 11 PC lets you personalize your computer's look easily. You can add them using a quick desktop shortcut or through the main Settings app, making it simple to apply stickers to your wallpaper.