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How to Sync Outlook Notes with OneNote on iPhone
Question details
The user wants to view and synchronize their desktop Outlook Notes or Sticky Notes on their iPhone.
- Product
- Microsoft Outlook & OneNote
- Device & OS
- iPhone
- Scenario
- Accessing and managing PC Outlook Notes on a mobile iOS device.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs the correct configuration to establish a synchronization flow so that Outlook Notes appear in the iPhone's OneNote app.
Ensure that your Outlook Notes are saved in an Outlook.com or Microsoft 365 Exchange account. Local PST notes or notes stored in third-party IMAP accounts (like Gmail) will not synchronize to the cloud.
Sync Outlook Notes Using the OneNote App on iPhone
Add your primary Microsoft account to the OneNote mobile app to access your synchronized Outlook Notes via the Sticky Notes feature.
Microsoft integrates Outlook Notes directly into the Sticky Notes section of the OneNote app for iOS. You do not need a separate Outlook Notes app on your iPhone to access them.
Launch the OneNote app on your iPhone. Tap your profile picture or the Settings gear icon to open the configuration menu.
Navigate to 'Accounts' and tap 'Add account'. Select 'Microsoft' as the account provider.
Enter the exact Microsoft 365 or Outlook.com email address and password that you use for Outlook on your PC.
Return to the main screen of the OneNote app. Tap the 'Sticky Notes' tab located at the bottom right corner to view and edit your synchronized Outlook Notes.
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- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website to download the free office suite for your PC or Mac.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren't my Outlook Notes showing up in my iPhone's OneNote app?
This usually happens if your notes are stored locally on your PC or in a non-Microsoft email account. Outlook Notes must be saved in an Outlook.com or Microsoft 365 Exchange mailbox to utilize cloud synchronization.
Can I edit Sticky Notes on my iPhone and see the changes in Outlook?
Yes, synchronization is two-way. Any edits you make to Sticky Notes in the iPhone OneNote app will automatically update in your desktop Outlook account once your device connects to the internet.
Is there a dedicated Outlook Notes app for iOS?
No, Microsoft does not offer a standalone app for Outlook Notes on iOS. Instead, the functionality is built directly into the 'Sticky Notes' tab of the OneNote mobile app.
