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How to Display OneNote Section Tabs Horizontally
Question details
The user wants to know how to change the section tabs layout in Microsoft OneNote to a horizontal view.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the workspace layout for better note organization and easier navigation.
- Observed behavior
- The user is looking for a way to display section tabs horizontally but cannot find the layout option in OneNote for the web.
Verify whether you are using the OneNote desktop application or OneNote for the web, as the layout options differ significantly between the two versions.
Change Tab Layout in the OneNote Desktop Application
Use the built-in View settings in the OneNote desktop app to move your section tabs to the top horizontally.
The standard OneNote desktop application provides a built-in toggle to switch between horizontal and vertical tab navigation. This setting instantly repositions your section tabs across the top of your workspace.
Launch the Microsoft OneNote desktop application on your computer.
Click on the 'View' tab located in the ribbon at the top of the application window.
Click on the 'Tabs Layout' button to open the layout dropdown menu.
Select 'Horizontal Tabs' from the menu. Your section tabs will immediately move to the top of the page.
Workaround for OneNote for the Web Limitations
Understand the current design limitations of OneNote for the web and how to request feature updates from Microsoft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I move my page tabs to the left side in OneNote?
Yes. In the OneNote desktop app, go to File > Options > Display, and check the box that says 'Page tabs appear on the left'. This will move the individual page list to the left side of your screen.
Why did my OneNote tabs suddenly move to the left?
Microsoft recently updated the default interface for the OneNote application to align the navigation elements on the left side, matching the web and Mac versions. You can easily revert this by going to View > Tabs Layout and selecting Horizontal Tabs.
Does OneNote for Windows 10 support horizontal tabs?
No, the legacy 'OneNote for Windows 10' app uses a fixed vertical layout on the left. To get horizontal tabs, you need to use the standard 'OneNote' desktop application that is included with Microsoft 365.
