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How to Fix OneNote Quick Notes Window Opening Too Small
Question details
Users are encountering an issue where the OneNote Quick Notes window opens at an exceptionally small size and fails to remember its previously saved dimensions.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Opening a Quick Note in the OneNote desktop app following a recent Microsoft 365 update.
- Observed behavior
- The Quick Notes window launches at a very small size instead of restoring its previously adjusted dimensions.
Verify that your Microsoft 365 subscription is active and check your current OneNote version, as this issue is tied to a specific recent update build.
Submit Feedback and Check for Updates
Because this is a known bug introduced by a Microsoft 365 update, reporting it to Microsoft and waiting for a patch is the primary solution.
Microsoft frequently alters interface behaviors during updates. The loss of window-size persistence for Quick Notes has been identified as a consequence of a recent Office release.
By submitting feedback, you help prioritize the fix in upcoming Microsoft 365 patches.
Launch the OneNote desktop application on your computer.
Click on the 'Help' tab in the top ribbon and select 'Feedback'. Alternatively, you can go to 'File' > 'Feedback'.
Click on 'Report a problem'. Clearly describe that the Quick Notes window opens too small and no longer remembers its previous dimensions.
Regularly check for patches by navigating to 'File' > 'Account' > 'Update Options' and clicking 'Update Now'.
Manually Resize the Quick Notes Window
While waiting for a permanent fix from Microsoft, you will need to manually adjust the window size each time you create a Quick Note.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my OneNote Quick Notes window suddenly become so small?
A recent Microsoft 365 update altered the behavior of the Quick Notes window, unintentionally causing it to lose its ability to remember previously saved dimensions and defaulting it to a very small size.
Is there a permanent fix for the OneNote Quick Notes window size?
Currently, there is no permanent fix on the user's end. Microsoft must release an official patch in a future update to restore the window-size persistence feature.
Will reinstalling OneNote resolve the small window issue?
No, reinstalling the application generally does not resolve this issue, as it is a known bug tied directly to the code of a specific Microsoft 365 update build.
How do I open a Quick Note in OneNote?
You can quickly open a new Quick Note by pressing the Windows key + Alt + N on your keyboard, or by clicking the OneNote icon in your computer's system tray.
