Microsoft Sticky Notes

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Account requirement

To sync notes across devices, sign in with the same Microsoft account; work or school accounts require an Exchange Online mailbox for sync and storage.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Create notes

Users can type, ink, or add a picture to a note.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Deletion

Deleting a note is permanent and cannot be undone.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Desktop notes

On Windows, users can stick notes to the desktop, move them around, or close them to the Notes list.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Exchange limitation

Sticky Notes does not support on-premises Microsoft Exchange mailboxes for syncing.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Formatting

Notes support text formatting.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Integrations

OneNote,Microsoft Launcher,Outlookmicrosoft.com · read 21 Sep 2026

Mailbox limit

Sticky Notes count against the mailbox quota for email, calendar items, attachments, and other mailbox items.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Mobile access

Sticky Notes appear in OneNote for iPhone, iPad, and Android; Microsoft Launcher for Android can also show them.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Note sharing

Yesmicrosoft.com · read 21 Sep 2026

Purpose

Microsoft describes Sticky Notes as a way to quickly save something for later.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Security and privacy

Microsoft’s privacy statement says it uses security technologies and procedures to help protect personal data, including encryption when transmitting highly confidential data over the internet.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Support

Microsoft provides Sticky Notes help topics covering setup, creating and deleting notes, cross-device access, accessibility, and troubleshooting.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Sync

Notes sync across devices and apps, including OneNote Mobile, Microsoft Launcher for Android, and Outlook for Windows.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Web access

Synced sticky notes can be viewed on the web at OneNote.com or in Outlook.com and Outlook on the web.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Windows limitations

The Windows app does not currently keep notes on top of other applications or let users change note font or text size from within the app.support.microsoft.com · read 12 Oct 2026

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