Rutgers University

Office of Instructional and Research Technology

Lino

What is it?

  • Lino is a free sticky and canvas service that requires nothing but a web browser

Features 

  • Gives users sticky notes that change tilt, change color, and size; you may also add icons to the notes
  • iPhone App available & Android App available
  • Tags located on sticky pads help the user to find similar notes on other boards
  • You can post photos on your boards
  • Frames for photos are customizable
  • Post videos on YouTube and Vimeo
  • You can upload any kind of file such as Word Documents or Notepad clips
  • You can set due dates on notes that transfer to the calendar provided
  • Provides users with multiple canvases
  • Simple access control which allows user to give permission to others to edit, share, or see their board
  • Share your canvas with friends on twitter and Facebook
  • Email reminders are available for users when they post due dates on their boards or calendars

Getting started 

  • Go to linoit.com and sign up using your Facebook, Twitter, or Gmail account; you may also create an account via the Lino site
  • You may also download the app on your iPhone or Android and sign up to use the canvas on the go

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