Deleting Sticky Notes linked to OneNote is a straightforward process, typically done from within the Sticky Notes app on your device, the OneNote app itself, or via Outlook.com. The exact steps may vary slightly depending on the platform you are using, but the core functionality remains consistent: once deleted, the note is removed from all devices it syncs to.
Deleting Sticky Notes on Your iPad (via OneNote)
If you're using OneNote on your iPad, you can manage and delete your Sticky Notes directly from the application:
- Open OneNote for iPad.
- On the Home tab, tap the Sticky Notes icon. You may need to sign in with the same Microsoft account to see your notes across all your devices.
- From the list of your notes, slide a note from the right to reveal additional options.
- Tap the trash icon on the right side to delete the note.
Deleting Sticky Notes on Windows (Sticky Notes App)
On a Windows PC, Sticky Notes are managed through the dedicated Sticky Notes application:
- Open the Sticky Notes app on your Windows desktop. You can find it by searching for "Sticky Notes" in the Start menu.
- Locate the note you wish to delete from your list of active notes.
- Click the ellipses (...) button (More menu) located in the top-right corner of the individual sticky note.
- Select Delete note from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Alternatively, for quick deletion from the taskbar:
- Right-click on the Sticky Notes icon in your taskbar.
- Find the specific note thumbnail in the jump list.
- Right-click on the note thumbnail and choose Delete.
Deleting Sticky Notes on the Web (Outlook.com)
Your Sticky Notes are also accessible and manageable through Outlook.com, which can be useful if you're on a shared computer or don't have the apps installed:
- Go to Outlook.com in your web browser and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Look for the Sticky Notes icon (or a Notes icon) usually located in the left-hand navigation pane or the top bar, depending on your Outlook view.
- Click on the icon to open your Sticky Notes.
- Select the note you want to delete.
- Click the trash icon that appears for the selected note.
Deleting Sticky Notes on Android
Similar to the iPad experience, you can manage Sticky Notes through the OneNote app on your Android device:
- Open the OneNote app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Navigate to the Sticky Notes section (often found on the Home screen or through a dedicated tab).
- Tap and hold on the note you wish to delete until selection options appear, or try swiping the note to the side to reveal a delete option.
- Tap the Delete icon (often a trash can) or select the delete option from the menu.
Important Considerations
- Synchronization: When you delete a Sticky Note from any device or platform (Windows, Web, iOS, Android), it automatically syncs and is removed from all other devices and applications where your Sticky Notes are linked to the same Microsoft account.
- Irreversible Action: Deleting a Sticky Note is generally a permanent action, and there is no "recycle bin" for them. Once confirmed, the note is gone.
