This invention relates generally to a file note device for use with a file or stack of sheets bound together by way of one or more binding members disposed through substantially aligned apertures in the sheets, the file note device comprising a planar body including a note zone; and an engagement zone located adjacent an edge portion of the planar body. The engagement zone comprises at least one pair of spaced apart teeth defining a binding member recess therebetween, wherein at least one tooth defines a retaining formation for removably retaining the binding member in the binding member recess, in use. It will be noted that the invention also relates to a bound file comprising one or more file note file note devices in accordance with the invention and a method of providing a note on a file or stack of bound sheets.