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How to Create Computer Sticky Notes With Outlook

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Outlook sticky notes are electronic versions of paper Post-it notes (just like Macintosh Stickies). You can create a sticky note in Outlook 97, 98, or 2000 and insert it anywhere on your screen.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Select New from the File menu. Click Note.

  2. Step 2

    Enter text when the note appears on your screen. Text is automatically saved.

  3. Step 3

    Drag the note wherever you want it.

  4. Step 4

    Click the close button to close the note without deleting it.

Tips & Warnings
  • You can also create a new note by opening the Notes section of Outlook and clicking the New Note button on the taskbar or by pressing Control+Shift+N from anywhere in the program.
  • Click the Notes icon in the left-most Outlook pane to view saved notes.
  • Delete a saved note by clicking on it and pressing the Delete key.
  • Change the background color of a note by right-clicking on it and selecting Color.

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