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Why am I not able to create a new note or take notes on my Apple Watch Apple one note

Anonymous
2025-05-27T11:48:05+00:00

I downloaded the app OneNote for my Apple Watch to take notes when I don’t have my phone nearby, but as of right now, I can’t create a new note, and the only thing that shows up are the notes that I already have on my OneNote app that are on my iPhone. How do I go about creating a new note on my Apple Watch natively?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-27T16:28:04+00:00

    Hello,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forum. Please accept our warmest regards and sincerest hope that all is well despite the situation you find yourself in.

    It looks like OneNote on Apple Watch currently does not support creating new notes directly from the watch. Instead, it only allows you to view existing notes that are synced from your iPhone.

    Possible Workarounds

    1. Use Dictation to Add to Existing Notes
      • Open OneNote on your Apple Watch.
      • Select an existing note and use voice dictation to add content.
    2. Sync Notes from iPhone
      • Create a new note on your iPhone OneNote app.
      • Wait for it to sync, then access it on your watch.
    3. Try a Different Note-Taking App
      • If creating notes directly on your watch is essential, you might consider using Apple Notes or Evernote, which support native note creation.

    Since this seems to be a limitation of OneNote on Apple Watch, you might want to submit feedback to Microsoft through the OneNote app on your iPhone.

    Hope this helps.

    Best Regards,

    Fordy B.

    Microsoft Community Moderator

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-29T15:30:59+00:00

    Hi,

    We have noticed that you have not replied to our last response. We would like to know if the issue you have raised to us is still on-going. If yes, please reply to the thread so we can continue troubleshooting your concern.

    Regards,

    Fordy B.

    Microsoft Moderator

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-31T12:25:49+00:00

    Hi,

    This is my second follow up regarding to your issue. We would like to know if the issue you have raised to us is still on going. If yes, please reply to the thread so we can continue troubleshooting your concern.

    Thank you.

    Regards,

    Fordy B.

    Microsoft Moderator

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