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How to Keep a Teams Call Window Always on Top in OneNote
Question details
The user wants to keep a Microsoft Teams video call window continuously visible over their notes while working in OneNote.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote and Teams
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Taking notes during a live video conference or meeting.
- Observed behavior
- OneNote for Windows 10 does not have a built-in always-on-top or floating dock feature to keep the Teams video window visible over the workspace.
Ensure your Microsoft Teams meeting is currently active and identify whether you are using OneNote for Windows 10 or the classic OneNote 2016 desktop application.
Arrange Teams and OneNote Side by Side
Since Windows 10 lacks a native always-on-top feature for Teams in OneNote, using the Windows Snap split-screen feature is the easiest way to view both simultaneously.
Windows includes a built-in window snapping tool that allows you to perfectly divide your screen into two halves. This eliminates the need for floating windows and ensures neither application overlaps the other.
Launch your Microsoft Teams call and open your notebook in OneNote for Windows 10.
Click and hold the title bar of the Teams window, then drag it all the way to the left or right edge of your screen until you see a transparent outline. Alternatively, press the Windows key + Left or Right arrow key.
Windows will display your other open applications on the opposite side of the screen. Click on the OneNote window to fill the remaining half.
Use the Dock to Desktop Feature in OneNote 2016
If you need a dedicated anchored note-taking window, switching to the classic OneNote 2016 desktop app provides a native docking capability.
Use a Dual Monitor Setup
Placing Teams on one screen and OneNote on another provides the most seamless and spacious note-taking experience during meetings.
Take Meeting Notes Seamlessly with WPS Office
Looking for a more lightweight, flexible tool for meeting notes? WPS Office is a highly compatible, free alternative to Microsoft Office that lets you effortlessly manage documents while keeping your workspace organized.
- 1. Download and Install: Get WPS Office for free from the official website and install it on your device.
- 2. Open a Blank Document: Launch WPS Office and click 'New' to create a Writer document for your meeting notes.
- 3. Use Split Screen: Use the Windows Snap feature to pin your WPS Writer document right next to your video call for seamless typing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the Teams window float over OneNote for Windows 10?
By default, neither Microsoft Teams nor OneNote for Windows 10 has a built-in 'Always on Top' pin. To force a window to float, you must use a third-party utility like Microsoft PowerToys (specifically the 'Always On Top' tool activated via Win + Ctrl + T).
Why is the 'Dock to Desktop' feature missing in OneNote?
The 'Dock to Desktop' feature is only available in the classic OneNote desktop application (formerly OneNote 2016). Microsoft did not include this feature when they built the streamlined OneNote for Windows 10 application.
How do I get the classic OneNote desktop app if I only have the Windows 10 version?
You can download the classic OneNote desktop application for free directly from the official Microsoft website or by searching for 'OneNote' in the Microsoft Store app. Both versions can be installed on the same PC simultaneously.
