Why do notes keep popping up on bottom right of my Mac?
I’ve been experiencing a recurring issue where notes continuously pop up on the bottom right corner of my Mac screen. This happens seemingly at random and can be quite distracting, especially when I’m in the middle of a task or presentation. The pop-ups occur regardless of whether the Notes app is open or not. I’ve tried adjusting the notification settings, but the problem persists. This unexpected appearance of notes disrupts my workflow and becomes a nuisance throughout the day, making it difficult for me to focus on my work. I’ve looked into various forums and discussions but haven’t found a definitive solution to stop these constant interruptions. Does anyone else have the same problem, and if so, what might be causing this?
7 Answers
You might be facing issues with the settings of the Notes app on macOS. To stop the notes from popping up, you can disable the notification function for the app. Here’s how you can do that:
1. Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.
2. Click on ‘Notifications’.
3. Scroll down to find the ‘Notes’ app in the list.
4. Select ‘None’ under the alert style to avoid any banner or alert notifications.
5. Ensure that ‘Show notifications on lock screen’ and ‘Show in Notification Centre’ are also unchecked.
Following these steps should prevent the notes from appearing on the bottom right of your screen.
Sometimes, issues like these are tied to macOS bugs that Apple fixes in software updates. Ensure you are running the latest version of macOS:
1. Click the Apple menu and select ‘System Preferences’.
2. Choose ‘Software Update’.
3. If an update is available, click ‘Update Now.’
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
Having the latest update may resolve compatibility issues and bugs, including the one you’re experiencing.
Another possible cause could be an automation set up in the Shortcuts app that triggers notifications in Notes. Disable or change any automations:
1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. Navigate to the Automation tab.
3. Check for any note-related automations and toggle them off.
Removing these automations should fix the issue.
Check if you’ve got multiple accounts synced to your Notes app. Sometimes, reminders or synced notes from other accounts keep popping up. To verify this:
1. Open the Notes app.
2. Click on ‘Notes’ in the menu bar, then select ‘Accounts’.
3. You should see a list of accounts that are syncing notes to your Mac.
4. Disable the accounts that you don’t need.
Unlinking extra accounts could stop the unnecessary pop-ups.
You may want to look into the ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature to temporarily mute all notifications while you work:
1. Open ‘System Preferences’.
2. Select ‘Notifications’.
3. Turn on ‘Do Not Disturb’ and set a time range during your work hours.
This will ensure you don’t get notified by any app, including Notes, at inconvenient times.
It sounds like a deeper issue beyond just settings might be causing your problem. Sometimes, restoring default settings or reinstalling the application can fix such glitches. Try this:
1. Open Finder, then click on ‘Applications.’
2. Locate the Notes app and move it to the Trash.
3. Restart your Mac.
4. Go to the App Store, and reinstall the Notes app.
Reinstalling might remove any corrupted files or anomalies causing the persistent notifications.