how do I add a note to an email using outlook

Yes, it's absolutely crazy, the "edit message" feature only shows when you open an email in its own window, then collapse the ribbon then expand the "kebab" (three-dot) menu at the end of the ribbon [ie not the one within the message body, the one just below the windows titlebar].

This function "edit message" is not in the help system, nor does it appear in the "all commands" menus in the customise ribbon.

This is still not a "yellow sticker" feature but it will do. I wonder why MS don't seem to want to incorporate this oft requested feature?

[image upload also fails for me.]

Finally!!!! thank you so much for "revealing " this buried function!

I had to collapse the ribbon and the dots showed. Tried to do screenshot, not uploading.

So in my research here and getting others advice, there are TWO ways to make yourself a note directly on your email...

(1) On the top ribbon once you have double-clicked your email to OPEN it, click on the three little dots and then select Actions>Edit Message = this will allow you to make a note DIRECTLY @ the top of an email. Just be careful to remove your note when you got to forward the email!

(2) While in your email, click on the red flag and select "Set a Reminder" and where it says "Flag To" - replace the word 'follow up' with your note... this will then appear at the TOP above your email when you are viewing from the pane - and ONLY you will see this (i.e. you can forward your email and no one will see it)

Read above in this forum for instructions :)

Thanks everyone!!