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How to Hide the Page List in OneNote for Windows 10
Question details
The user wants to hide the page list navigation panel in OneNote to expand the note-taking canvas, but is struggling to find the correct settings depending on the application version.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Customizing the application interface to hide the sidebar navigation and maximize the workspace for reading or writing notes.
- Observed behavior
- The setting to clear or hide the pages panel is available in OneNote for Windows 10 but appears to be missing or different in the standard desktop version of OneNote.
Verify which version of OneNote you are using. The exact steps to clear the page list apply exclusively to 'OneNote for Windows 10', not the traditional OneNote desktop application.
Hide the Page List using the View Tab in OneNote for Windows 10
Use the built-in Navigation Panes setting located in the View tab to cleanly hide the page list from your workspace.
This method is specifically designed for the OneNote for Windows 10 application. It allows you to toggle the visibility of your notebooks, sections, and pages.
If you do not see a 'View' tab with a 'Navigation Panes' option, you are likely using the desktop version of OneNote.
Launch OneNote for Windows 10 and click on the 'View' tab located at the top of the application window.
In the View ribbon, locate and click the 'Navigation Panes' button to open the interface layout options.
From the drop-down menu, clear the 'Pages' selection (or choose to hide all panes). The page list will immediately disappear, giving you a wider canvas for your notes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I am using OneNote for Windows 10 or the OneNote desktop app?
Check the Start menu or the title bar of the app. OneNote for Windows 10 is explicitly named 'OneNote for Windows 10' and features a simplified ribbon interface. The desktop version is simply named 'OneNote' and has the traditional, feature-dense Office ribbon.
Can I hide the navigation pane in the desktop version of OneNote?
While the desktop version lacks the specific 'Clear Pages' option found in the Windows 10 app, you can achieve a similar result by entering Full Page View. Click the diagonal double-arrow icon in the top right corner of the window to hide the ribbon and navigation panes entirely.
How do I restore the page list after hiding it in OneNote for Windows 10?
To bring the page list back, simply return to the 'View' tab, click on 'Navigation Panes' again, and select 'Show Navigation' or re-check the Pages option. The panel will reappear on the side of your workspace.
