Will the Note Button for Notes in Outlook Every come back?

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Will the Note Button for Notes in Outlook Every come back?

QUINN, CHRISTOPHER 0

We have several (hundreds) of clients that make use of the Outlook Notes integrated app. We are aware that the clients can use the separate app Sticky Notes (which appear to sync with the Outlook Folder (for now), or they could move to OneNote (many have). However, the people that still utilize the Notes in Outlook still prefer not needing to run a separate app for something so easy to use. In New Outlook we cannot add the Notes folder to the sidebar, nor is there a Microsoft Addin that will perform this task.

We are aware that the Folder is still out there and that Notes can be used by navigating to the folder. I ask, since it is really only a shortcut to the folder, the folder still requires and uses the special "Notes" form (IPM.stickynote), why was it removed as an option to begin with?

Hornblower409 16,050 Reputation points

2026-10-03T01:52:58.5333333+00:00

@QUINN, CHRISTOPHER said

In New Outlook we cannot add the Notes folder to the sidebar

Only workaround I can suggest is right-click on your Notes folder and add it to your Favorites. And make your Favorites visible and pinned. At least it puts it in a prominent location.

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Hornblower409 16,050 Reputation points

2026-10-03T01:52:58.5333333+00:00

@QUINN, CHRISTOPHER said

In New Outlook we cannot add the Notes folder to the sidebar

Only workaround I can suggest is right-click on your Notes folder and add it to your Favorites. And make your Favorites visible and pinned. At least it puts it in a prominent location.

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Alina Le 5,495 Independent Advisor

Hello QUINN, CHRISTOPHER

To make it clear, currently, based on what I checked, there is no public Microsoft roadmap confirming that the "Notes" button will be fully restored in New Outlook. Additionally, the latest New Outlook release notes also do not mention bringing Notes back as a standalone module.

I can see that other users in this thread have raised the same concern as you.

where can I add a note in the new outlook

However, If you would like to see this functionality return in the future, you can submit feedback through the Feedback Portal - Ideas · Community. While there is no guarantee that a feature will be added or changed, user feedback helps the Microsoft product team understand customer needs and priorities.

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After sending your feedback, you can "share the link" in this thread so I and other users can vote it to gain more attentions.

Appreciate for your patience and understanding, and hopefully Microsoft will make improvement soon.

Thank you for your patience and kindness in this matter!

QUINN, CHRISTOPHER 0 Reputation points

2026-10-01T12:59:58.5133333+00:00

I will do that, but I am really hoping to get an answer from the developers of New Outlook as to "Why", to me it is such a simple thing that, unless the direction is to completely eliminate the Notes, removing the Icon/App seems almost petty.
QUINN, CHRISTOPHER 0 Reputation points

2026-10-01T13:18:50.48+00:00

Looks like someone already asked 3 years ago and MS is considering this???

https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/1ea94bfe-75bd-ed11-83ff-002248273995
Alina Le 5,495 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-01T15:07:57.79+00:00

Hi

I completely understand your feeling. However, on this Q&A forum, I am also a community user only and cannot influence product decisions or feature development. I just try to help clarify the current situation and direct you to the appropriate feedback channels so your suggestion reaches the Outlook product team.