Notes 'float on top' is always greyed out.

Hi,


I used to be able to put a note on a separate window and then make it 'float on top'. However, since updating to OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, it has always been greyed out. Even on the full notes window, I can't make it float on top.


Is this a bug? Is it just my macbook? Or is there a way I can get the 'float on top' working again?


Thanks.


Patricia.

MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), Macbook Air, 11-inch, Early 2014

Posted on Sep 21, 2016 9:40 PM

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Sep 22, 2016 7:35 PM in response to patsoup

Hi patsoup!

I understand you have a question about the "float on top" feature of the Notes app, and I'm happy to help. The way that feature works does appear to have changed. Now, rather than tearing a note off to display it in a separate window, you can double-click the note's entry in the left-hand list of the Notes application. Once a note is in its own separate window, the 'Float on Top' menu item becomes accessible.

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Sep 22, 2016 7:40 PM in response to sterling r

Hello Sterling,


I don't understand what you mean by no "tearing a note off", as I have always done the "double-click" to get the note on a separate window. I have inserted a picture to explain my point: - I have made it into a separate window, yet the float on top option is still greyed out.

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I hope this helps clarify my problem. Thank you.

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