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How to Hide the Connected Experiences Warning in OneNote
Question details
Users want to disable connected experiences in OneNote without receiving a persistent privacy notification banner.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Modifying privacy preferences to disable cloud-connected features in Microsoft Office.
- Observed behavior
- A warning banner stating 'Some connected experiences aren't available. Check your privacy preferences.' appears continuously when connected experiences are disabled.
Understand that completely disabling connected experiences in Microsoft Office will restrict certain online functionalities, and the notification banner is currently an intentional design by Microsoft to remind users of this status.
Review and Adjust Account Privacy Settings
Since Microsoft does not provide a built-in toggle to permanently hide the banner while keeping experiences disabled, adjusting your privacy settings is the primary way to manage this notification.
Microsoft intentionally displays the 'Some connected experiences aren't available' banner to ensure users are aware that their current privacy settings are blocking certain cloud-based features. According to Microsoft Community discussions, there is no official setting to suppress this warning entirely if you choose to keep all connected experiences turned off.
Launch Microsoft OneNote. Click on 'File' in the top left corner, then select 'Account' from the left-hand menu.
Under the 'Account Privacy' section, click on the 'Manage Settings' button.
Scroll down to the 'Connected experiences' section. If the banner is too disruptive, you may need to check the box for 'Turn on optional connected experiences' to remove the warning, then click 'OK' and restart OneNote.
Switch to WPS Office for a Distraction-Free Experience
If persistent privacy warnings and restricted settings in Microsoft Office are disrupting your workflow, consider switching to WPS Office. It offers a lightweight, highly compatible alternative without intrusive connected experience banners, allowing you to focus on your work seamlessly.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and click the free download button for your operating system.
- 2. Install the Application: Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
- 3. Enjoy Distraction-Free Editing: Open WPS Office and start creating or editing your documents without persistent privacy warnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does OneNote show the connected experiences warning?
Microsoft OneNote displays this warning to inform users that certain cloud-backed features (like online templates, smart lookup, or dictation) are currently disabled based on the user's account privacy settings.
Can I permanently hide the warning without turning on connected experiences?
Currently, Microsoft does not provide a built-in option or toggle to permanently hide this specific warning banner while keeping connected experiences disabled. It is an intentional design choice.
What features do I lose if I keep connected experiences turned off?
Disabling connected experiences restricts cloud-based features such as online templates, smart lookup, automatic translation, and certain syncing capabilities across devices.
