# Add notes to a workbook

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Notes can only be added by the budget owner. All users who have access to the workbook can [view the notes](/budgets-and-forecasts/contributor/edit-values-in-a-worksheet/open-workbook-notes.md).

1. Click the **Budget** menu and select **Open notes**.

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2. In the **Notes** panel, click **Add Note**.
3. Write the note and format the text and/or add links using the text editor.
4. Add more notes on new tabs, if required (repeat steps 2 and 3).
5. Click **Close**.

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You can take the following actions with a note in the **Notes** panel:

* To edit the note, click the tab of the note you want to edit, make your changes, then click **Close**.
* To rename a note tab, right-click the tab name and click **Rename**, change the name, then click **Close**.
* To delete a note, right-click the tab name and click **Delete** > **Yes**, then click **Close**.


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