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How to Change OneNote for Microsoft 365 to a Windows 10 Layout
Question details
The user wants to configure the layout in OneNote for Microsoft 365 to use a vertical navigation style, similar to the OneNote for Windows 10 application.
- Product
- OneNote for Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Customizing the OneNote user interface for enhanced navigation and restoring the familiar left-aligned vertical tabs layout.
- Observed behavior
- The default Microsoft 365 OneNote app displays a horizontal layout for section and page tabs, whereas the user prefers the vertical navigation pane native to OneNote for Windows 10.
Ensure your OneNote for Microsoft 365 application is updated to the latest version, as Microsoft has recently rolled out native vertical layout options in their newer builds.
Enable the Vertical Tabs Layout in View Settings
Use the built-in view configuration in the newest OneNote for Microsoft 365 updates to move your navigation tabs to the left side of the screen.
Microsoft has introduced a new feature allowing users to switch the UI layout to match OneNote for Windows 10. If your app is fully up to date, this is the most direct way to solve the problem.
Launch OneNote for Microsoft 365 and click on the 'View' tab located in the top ribbon.
Click on the 'Tabs Layout' button found in the View menu.
Choose 'Vertical Tabs' from the dropdown menu. Your notebook sections and page tabs will instantly migrate to the left navigation pane.
Pin the Notebook Navigation Pane
If the full vertical tabs update is not yet available on your version, you can manually pin the notebook pane to simulate a vertical layout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my OneNote page tabs still horizontal after changing the view?
In older or partially updated versions of OneNote for Microsoft 365, pinning the navigation pane may only move notebook sections vertically, leaving page tabs horizontal. Upgrading to the latest release unlocks the 'Tabs Layout' feature, which moves both sections and pages vertically.
Will Microsoft deprecate OneNote for Windows 10?
Yes, Microsoft has announced plans to unify its note-taking applications. OneNote for Windows 10 will eventually be phased out, and users are encouraged to migrate to OneNote for Microsoft 365, which is receiving all the new interface updates.
Can I run both OneNote for Windows 10 and OneNote for Microsoft 365 on the same computer?
Yes, you can have both applications installed and running simultaneously on your Windows device. As long as you sign in with the same Microsoft account, your notebooks will sync across both versions seamlessly.
How do I submit feedback to Microsoft about the OneNote layout?
You can request further UI changes or vote on existing suggestions by visiting the official Microsoft Feedback Portal. Alternatively, you can provide direct feedback inside the app by clicking Help > Feedback.
