YYNote Help Center

1.YYNote Help Center

  • Categorize to-dos, notes
  • Control the content displayed in to-do lists, note lists, desktop calendars, schedule lists
  • Supports custom category tags. Management entry:
    • PC: [Settings] → [Category Tags]
    • App: [Me] → [Category Tags]
  • If tag filtering rules are set on the to-do list or note list, new to-dos or notes will be automatically tagged upon creation.
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  • Includes three types: To-do, Schedule, Countdown
    • To-do: Tasks, only displayed on the to-do list.
    • Schedule: Requires setting start/end time, displayed simultaneously on desktop calendar and schedule list.
    • Countdown: Requires setting target date, displays countdown marker on to-do list.
  • Automatically archived by completion date.
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  • Simple text notes.
  • Can also be archived by completion date.
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  • A repeating to-do is a rule. It generates to-dos (To-do, Schedule, Countdown) only after the client program is launched and the rule is triggered.
  • Triggering repeating to-dos requires the client to be running. Primarily avoids generating excessive to-dos if unused for long periods.
  • Flexible settings: Repeat every N days/weeks/months/years.
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  • Starting from V25.08.01
    • The 1st version in August 2025
  • Place multiple plugins on the desktop, displaying different lists
    • [Settings] → [App Settings] → To-do/Note Widgets quantity controls
    • Desktop plugin → Top right [Settings] menu → Add desktop Widgets
    • Hover over desktop Widgets, select list in top-left menu to freely switch between To-do, Note, Schedule, Countdown lists.
  • A collection of to-dos, displays corresponding items based on set rules
    • Show all unarchived to-dos
    • Show to-dos with specified tags
    • Show to-dos completed within 24 hours
  • Sorted by creation time by default (earliest first)
    • Drag the dot in front of a to-do to sort
    • Pinned or completed to-dos cannot be sorted
  • Settings entry:
    • PC: Desktop plugin top right → [Settings] → [List Settings]
    • PC: [Settings] → [To-do List]
    • App: [Me] → [To-do List]
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  • A collection of notes, displays corresponding notes based on set rules
    • Show all unarchived notes
    • Show notes with specified tags
    • Show notes archived within 24 hours
  • Sorted by creation time by default (earliest first)
    • Drag the dot in front of a note to sort
    • Pinned or archived notes cannot be sorted
  • Settings entry:
    • PC: Desktop plugin top right → [Settings] → [List Settings]
    • PC: [Settings] → [Note List]
    • App: [Me] → [Note List]
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  • Displays schedules in a timeline format. More compact interface compared to calendar.
    • Schedules
    • Countdowns
    • Repeating to-dos (Schedules, Countdowns)
  • Only shows schedules from T-7 to T+30.
  • Supports natural language input to automatically recognize schedule times.
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  • Only displays to-dos of the countdown type.
  • Sorted by target date (earliest first).
  • Displays to-dos of schedule, countdown types, and repeating to-dos.
  • Open the sidebar to drag to-dos onto the calendar, quickly set start/end times, converting to-dos into schedules for planning.
  • Drag schedules on month/week/day views to quickly adjust start/end times.
  • Display public holiday schedules and lunar dates on the month view.
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  • Displays time, date, lunar calendar, weekday.
  • Displays weather, forecasts, severe weather alerts.
  • Two sizes, option to hide forecast.
  • Location must be set first to display weather and alerts.
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  • Sync third-party calendars, display on PC and phone calendar lists, schedule lists.
  • Sync delays up to ~15 minutes possible.
  • Supported third-party calendar types:
    • Enterprise WeChat Calendar
    • DingTalk Calendar
    • Feishu Calendar
    • QQ Mail Calendar
    • Exchange Mail Calendar
    • CalDav Calendar
    • Microsoft Account Calendar
  • Read-only support currently. Editing not supported.
  • Management Entry:
    • PC: [Settings] → [Calendar Sync]
    • App: [Me] → [Calendar Sync]
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  • Displays completed to-dos and archived notes by date.
  • Bottom filter can select to-dos or notes.
  • PC Archive page can export all to-dos/notes.
    • Export all deleted to-dos/notes

2.YYNote Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

1.​Hover over the desktop widget

Position your mouse cursor over any YYNote desktop widget (e.g., Todo list, Schedule) .

2.​Access the list toggle button

A ​list toggle button​ (typically labeled with the current list type) will appear in the ​top-left corner​ of the widget .

3.​Click to expand list options

Click the toggle button to reveal a dropdown menu containing​

4.​Select the target list

​Click your desired list type (e.g., “Schedule List” to view upcoming events). The widget will instantly refresh to display the selected content

  • Limited by Windows WPF window system constraints. Clicking the desktop activates all YYNote desktop plugins.
  • Using WIN+D to show desktop causes YYNote plugins to temporarily detach from the desktop.
  • Click any other application window to restore YYNote plugin embedding.
  • Reasons
    • Older versions are gradually phased out of support.
    • Client upgrade or historical version issues causing corrupted local data preventing normal startup.
  • Solutions
    • Install the latest version.
    • Go to: Computer → Documents → YYNote folder → Delete the entire YYNote folder.
    • Restart the application.
  • Reason
    • Local corrupted data preventing normal operation.
  • Solutions
    • Install the latest version.
    • Go to: Computer → Documents → YYNote folder → Delete the entire YYNote folder.
    • Restart the application.
  • Reason: Often company PC requiring domain account login.
    • Company IT/Desktop Support teams restrict software installs for network security.
  • Solutions:
    • Contact company IT/Desktop Support team for assistance.
    • Request administrator privileges from company IT/Desktop Support team.
  • Personal PC install failure? Email error screenshot to service@yynote.cn for support.
  • 1、Find YYNote folder in Start Menu
    • Select Uninstall.
  • 2、Go to PC Settings
    • Go to Apps → Installed apps
    • Find YYNote, click … on the right, select Uninstall.
    • If not fully uninstalled, manually delete C:\Program Files (x86)\YYNote folder.
    • Thorough cleanup: Open Documents → YYNote folder → Delete YYNote folder.
  • Open Settings, go to App Settings
    • Click settings icon on Widgets, select App Settings from menu.
    • Click YYNote tray icon in system taskbar notification area, enter App Settings.
  • Add To-do, Note, Schedule, Countdown Widgets
    • Set quantity for To-do/Note/Schedule/Countdown Widgets
    • Set to 0 to disable Widgets.
  • Enable Time & Weather Widgets
    • Toggle switch control.
  • Enable Calendar Widgets
    • Toggle switch control.
  • Expand/Collapse To-do List
    • Click the arrow on the left side of the calendar.
  • Quickly drag to-dos from left list to right calendar/week view for scheduling. Automatically adds start/end dates/times.
  • Left list scope: All uncompleted to-dos without set start/end time or countdown target date.
  • Right-click the schedule on the calendar, select color from the menu.
  • Click [Settings] button on desktop Widgets top right, select [List Settings]
  • App → [Me] → [To-do/Note List] → Select corresponding list
  • Toggle [Show to-dos completed within 24 hours] On/Off
  • Click [Settings] button on desktop Widgets top right, select [Plugin Settings]
  • Adjust settings as needed.
  • First, ensure the YYNote icon is on your desktop. Reinstall if missing.
  • Right-click the icon: Right-click the YYNote icon to open the context menu.
  • In the menu, select “Run as administrator”.
  • Set Auto-Start: In YYNote settings, find “Auto-Start on Boot” and ensure it’s enabled.
  • Check security software (360, Tencent PC Manager etc.) for blocking YYNote auto-start.

3.How to Quickly Get Usage Help Form YYNote Help Center

  1. Navigate to Settings:
    • Open the ​Settings page​ in YYNote.
  2. Access Smart Assistant:
    • Locate and click the ​​[Smart Assistant]​​ button in the ​bottom-right corner​ of the Settings interface.
  3. Receive Guided Support:
    • •The Smart Assistant will provide ​step-by-step guidance​ tailored to your specific issue, such as troubleshooting sync errors, configuring widgets, or managing recurring tasks.
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