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How to Delete a Custom Template in OneNote 2016
Question details
The user wants to delete a custom page template in OneNote 2016 but is unable to find or use the Delete option.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote 2016
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Attempting to remove an unwanted custom template from the Templates pane in OneNote.
- Observed behavior
- The Delete option for a custom page template does not appear in the right-click menu while the template is assigned as the section's default template.
Ensure you have the Templates pane open in OneNote 2016 by navigating to the Insert tab and clicking on Page Templates.
Remove Default Assignment and Delete Template
To restore the Delete option, you must first unassign the custom template as the default choice for new pages in your current section.
OneNote protects default templates from accidental deletion. If your custom template is set to apply automatically to new pages in the current section, the system will hide the Delete option. Changing this setting will immediately make the template deletable.
Look at the bottom of the Templates pane. Open the drop-down list labeled 'Pick a template you want to use for all new pages in the current section' and select 'No Default Template'.
Locate your custom template in the My Templates category within the pane, right-click the template name, and select 'Delete'.
It may take a short time for the deleted template to disappear from the list. Once it is gone, you can apply a different template for the section if needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the delete option missing when I right-click my OneNote template?
The delete option is intentionally hidden if the template is currently set as the default layout for new pages in that specific section. You must change the default setting to 'No Default Template' first.
Can I delete a built-in template in OneNote 2016?
No, you can only delete custom templates that you have created and saved. The built-in templates provided by Microsoft OneNote cannot be modified or removed.
Where do I find the Templates pane in OneNote 2016?
Navigate to the 'Insert' tab on the top ribbon and click on 'Page Templates'. If you click the drop-down arrow below the button, select 'Page Templates' from the bottom of the menu to open the pane on the right side of your screen.
