To fix issues adding or editing notes in Outlook, try using Ctrl+Shift+N for a new note, ensuring you are in the "Notes" folder (via Navigation Bar or Ctrl+5), or checking that your Outlook is updated to build 16.0.11126.20266+ for desktop fixes. If using the "New Outlook," notes are now found in the folder list of the folder pane
Troubleshooting Steps
Create New Note:PressCtrl+Shift+Nor selectMore Apps(three dots) on the navigation bar and chooseNotes.
Edit Existing Note:Open the Notes folder, double-click the note, make changes, and click the note icon toSave & Close.
Fix Editing Issues (Desktop):If notes are uneditable, your Outlook may need an update (specifically for versions prior to April 2019) to fix an issue with internet headers.
Web/New Outlook:Navigate to theNotesfolder, select the note, and click to edit, or use the "OneNote feed" icon for Sticky Notes.
Shared Mailboxes:If in a shared mailbox, ensure you are using a view that allows editing.
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Posted February 27th, 2026 10:01
To fix issues adding or editing notes in Outlook, try using Ctrl+Shift+N for a new note, ensuring you are in the "Notes" folder (via Navigation Bar or Ctrl+5), or checking that your Outlook is updated to build 16.0.11126.20266+ for desktop fixes. If using the "New Outlook," notes are now found in the folder list of the folder pane
Ctrl+Shift+Nor select More Apps (three dots) on the navigation bar and choose Notes.#IWork4Dell