Windows 10: How to open a side note in One Note?

I keep seeing references online to this feature, but I can't find it in the OneNote app.


I have Windows 10 1909, and all my apps are up to date including OneNote - I just checked this in the Windows Store app > Downloads and Updates.


Also, I found this article, from Nov. 2019, which says there should be an "Open new side note" button in the notification area. I don't see that, either.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office/troubleshoot/onenote/open-new-side-note-missing


It gives instructions to fix it:


"To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

1. Start OneNote.
2. In OneNote 2010 or later, choose Optionsfrom the Filemenu."

But there isn't a File menu in my OneNote app. Those instructions are dated just 4 months ago... ?


How do I use "side note"?

:)

 

Sticky Note Missing

Hi KeithRawlings,

I'm Charles, an Independent advisor trying to help.

Let's see if with the following steps we can solve the problem:

1.- Open >> Sticky notes, when located on the taskbar (Right click on the option) >> Select: List of Notes, now check if your note is in that list.

2.- Follow the steps suggested by the Windows MVP in your article

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-sticky-notes-lost...

I hope the steps work for you

Attentive to any comments

Have a happy day

Best Regards,

Charles.

 

sticky notes

Thank you for getting back to us. To recover Sticky Notes backup from plum.sqlite, kindly try the steps below:

• Find and open plum.sqlite file with Notepad, Microsoft Word or Wordpad.
• View and find the lost notes in the plum.sqlite file, copy the exact notes that you lost and and paste to a new Sticky Notes so to recover it.

Kindly get back to us and let know the results.

 

Sticky Note Error?

Hi,

To further help you with your concern about the sticky note, we suggest using System File Checking in Windows 10. Kindly follow the steps below:

• Right-click (or press and hold) the Start button, then select Command Prompt (Admin)
• Enter sfc /scannow (note the space between "sfc" and "/").

Let us know how it goes.