To create a Microsoft Outlook note, select your version of Outlook below and follow the steps to create a note.

Outlook 2016 and later

  • Open Microsoft Outlook.

  • At the bottom-left of the Outlook window, click the ellipsis and select Notes in the pop-up menu.

  • Outlook 2016 and later

  • Outlook 2010 and 2013

  • Outlook 2003 and earlier

  • Additional tips

  • Click New Note at the top-left of the Outlook window to create a note.

Outlook 2010 and 2013

  • Open Microsoft Outlook.
  • At the bottom-left of the Outlook window, click the icon that looks like a pad of sticky notes.

Outlook 2003 and earlier

  • Open Microsoft Outlook.
  • Click the File menu and then click Note.

Additional tips

  • In all versions of Microsoft Outlook, you can press Ctrl+Shift+N to create a new note without having to go through a menu or click any icons.
  • Left-click at the top-left of the note for additional options. You can change the color of the note, save the note, or add it to a contact.
  • See the Outlook and sticky note definitions for further information and related links.
  • Microsoft Outlook help and support.