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How do I add Notes to my emails?

Mailbutler’s Notes feature helps you to easily attach important notes to your emails so you won’t lose sight of important information.

Last updated on 02 Jun, 2026


How do I add a Note?

Apple Mail

1. Go to an email in your inbox or sent folder.

2. Move the pointer over Apple Mail's message header and click the Note button.

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3. The Mailbutler sidebar will open. Write your Note. It will be saved automatically.

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4. OR you can also add Notes to emails by opening the Mailbutler Sidebar manually. You can do this for emails in your inbox, sent folder and when composing a new email.

5. Open the Mailbutler Sidebar by clicking on the Mailbutler icon.

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6. Click on the Note button in the Mailbutler Sidebar.

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7. Write your Note. It will be saved automatically.

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8. To delete a Note, right click on Notes to display the bin icon and click it.

 

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Gmail

1. Go to an existing email.

2. Click on the Mailbutler icon to open the Mailbutler Sidebar.

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3. Click on the Note button in the Mailbutler Sidebar.

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4. Write your Note. It will be saved automatically.

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5. To add a Note when composing a new email, click on the Mailbutler icon at the bottom of the compose view. Then, click Add More, and select Add Note on the drop down write your Note. It will be saved automatically.

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6. You can also create a Note from text in your email. To do that, highlight the text that you would like to save as a Note, right-click on the highlighted text, hover over Mailbutler for Gmail and then click New Note from...

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7. To delete a Note, right click on Notes to display the bin icon and click it.

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Outlook

1. Go to an existing email, or start composing a new one.

2. Open the Mailbutler Sidebar.

3. Click on the Note button in the Mailbutler Sidebar.

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4. Write your Note. It will be saved automatically.

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5. To delete a Note, right click on Notes to display the bin icon and click it.

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Mobile App

 1. Open the Mailbutler Mobile App and go to the Emails tab.

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2. Open the email that you want to add a Note to.

3. Click on the Note button.

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4. Write your Note. It will be saved automatically. 

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5. To delete a Note, swipe it to the left.

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9. To manage your Notes, go to the Notes tab.

 

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How do I view all of my Notes in a list?


You can find an overview of all your Notes under the Notes tab in your navigation bar, and manage your tasks from there.

1. Open the Mailbutler sidebar in your email client.

2. Click on the Notes tab to view a list of all your Notes. 

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How do I sync my Notes with external services?

Mailbutler allows you to sync your Notes across other productivity platforms.

For general information about the Notes feature, check out our feature page.

 

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