How to Pin Sticky Notes on Top of Other Applications

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How to Pin Sticky Notes on Top of Other Applications

Anna Han1 Ji 0

In the new version of Sticky Notes, what are the steps to pin notes so that they appear on top of other applications?

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Darren-Ng 4,500 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Dear @Anna Han1 Ji

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Based on your description, you asked how to pin Sticky Notes so they stay on top of other applications in the new version of Sticky Notes.

Here are few suggestions to Pin Sticky Notes on Top:

Open the new Sticky Notes
- Launch OneNote (or the Sticky Notes shortcut in Start Menu if available).
- Access the Sticky Notes view from the top-right corner.
Pop Out the Note
- Open the note you want to keep visible.
- Click the Pin icon (📌) on the note’s title bar.
- Once pinned, the note will stay Always on Top of other windows.
Optional: Pin the App to Taskbar
- Right-click the Sticky Notes icon in the taskbar → Pin to taskbar for quick access.

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Darren-Ng 4,500 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-15T23:40:27.3233333+00:00

Dear @Anna Han1 Ji

Just checking in to see if the above information was helpful. If you have any further updates on this issue, please feel free to post back. If you think my reply is helpful to you, please remember to mark it as an answer. Warm thanks.
Darren-Ng 4,500 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-18T05:35:11.6166667+00:00

Dear @Anna Han1 Ji

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Rich Underwood 0 Reputation points

2025-10-10T15:50:33.1333333+00:00

This doesn't work
Rich Underwood 0 Reputation points

2025-10-10T15:50:50.85+00:00

This doesn't work
Gary W 5 Reputation points

2025-10-24T15:50:10.0333333+00:00

Pop out the note & click the pin, duh, so obvious (and yes I missed it completely when hunting for it). Works a treat.
Rich Underwood 0 Reputation points

2025-10-24T16:18:46.4666667+00:00

I have popped it out, and I don't see the pin, even in the ellipsis!
Gary W 5 Reputation points

2025-10-24T16:38:47.0433333+00:00

Open Sticky notes.
Click '+Note' for a new note or select one previously saved

Click the 'pop-out' icon

Once popped out you should have a pin icon.

That'll lock it on top and can be dragged anywhere.
Rich Underwood 0 Reputation points

2025-10-24T16:42:53.16+00:00

How strange, my app doesn't have that pin option!

My app is build: Microsoft® OneNote® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2502 Build 16.0.18526.20546) 64-bit
Gary W 5 Reputation points

2025-10-24T16:47:51.23+00:00

I don't use OneNote - really hate the MS propensity now to try and connect the world and it's wife.
This seems to be related to one note but it's specifically in the program list as 'Sticky Notes'

(Edit: clicking sticky notes from OneNote puts me in the same place)

Answer 2

Rich Underwood 0

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It looks like it's the same app, but mine is hooked into onenote, and it wont unattach!

Answer 3

Gary W 5

No, that part won't.
Click '+Note' to create a new note box and just type in something to establish the sticky.
You ahve to be in a note to get the pop-out as per my earlier images.

Gary W 5 Reputation points

2025-10-24T17:03:15.4166667+00:00

It's late so 'clocking off' now. I'll check in on Monday to see if you're there.
Looks like you're almost there but you have to have a note selected to pop it out and then once popped out you can pin it.
Rich Underwood 0 Reputation points

2025-10-24T17:06:54.84+00:00

it's very weird, even doing as you say, there's still no pin

Answer 4

Gary W 5

Hi,
That is really strange. Maybe it's a versioning thing as I seem to be a bit more ahead.
I'm using
Microsoft® OneNote® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2506 Build 16.0.18925.20216) 64-bit

(long shot but...) In Privacy Settings I have 'Optional Connected Experiences' turned off.

Otherwise, I have no more suggestions, sorry.

Perhaps the MS person would care to step back in.

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