How to Enable Insights in Microsoft Sticky Notes

This guide explains how to turn the Insights feature on or off for Microsoft Sticky Notes in Windows 11.

The Microsoft Sticky Notes app is a great way to jot down quick reminders on your screen. It is simple, fast, and easy to clean up when you are finished.

Why use Insights?

When you turn on Insights, Sticky Notes becomes smarter. If you type a date, time, phone number, or address, the app will recognize it. It then gives you helpful shortcuts. For example, you can click a time to add a reminder to your calendar or click an address to see a map.

What happens when you are done?

Once you finish these steps, your notes will interact with other apps on your computer. You can also use your Microsoft account to sign into Sticky Notes, which helps you see your notes on other devices.

How to enable or disable Insights

You do not need special permissions for these steps. You can do this with your standard user account.

1. Open the Sticky Notes app by clicking Start and searching for Sticky Notes. Select the app from the results.

2. If you only see one note, click the three dots (…) in the top right corner and choose Notes list.

3. Click the Settings icon (the gear) in the top right corner of the notes list.

4. In the settings window, look for Enable insights. Click the toggle switch to turn it On or Off.

Click the X in the corner to close the window. Your changes are saved automatically.

Summary

• Enabling Insights makes your notes more useful by linking dates, times, and addresses to other apps.
• Syncing your notes with a Microsoft account lets you view them on your phone or other computers.
• If you prefer a basic note-taking experience, you can turn Insights off at any time using the steps above.