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How to Restore the Create Tag Summary Feature in OneNote
Question details
Users are unable to locate the Create Tag Summary command to compile their tags within OneNote.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Attempting to gather, search, and compile a summary page of custom tags across various notebooks or pages for better organization.
- Observed behavior
- The Create Tag Summary command is completely missing from the application interface, specifically in the OneNote for Windows 10 version.
Verify the exact name of the application you are using from the Windows Start Menu, as OneNote for Windows 10 is a simplified version that lacks several advanced features.
Switch to the Desktop Version of Microsoft OneNote
The most effective way to regain access to the Tag Summary feature is to transition from the discontinued OneNote for Windows 10 app to the full desktop version of OneNote.
OneNote for Windows 10 was developed as a simplified UWP app and does not support the Create Tag Summary command. Microsoft is actively phasing out this version in favor of consolidating all users onto the single, feature-rich desktop application. The full desktop application, simply named 'OneNote', contains all advanced tagging and summarizing features.
Navigate to the official Microsoft Store or your Microsoft 365 portal online and download the standard 'OneNote' application (avoiding the 'for Windows 10' designation).
Install the application, open it, and sign in using the same Microsoft account associated with your existing notes to automatically sync them to the desktop app.
Open your desired notebook, navigate to the 'Home' tab on the top ribbon, and click on 'Find Tags'. This action will open the Tags Summary pane on the right side of your screen.
Scroll to the bottom of the Tags Summary pane and click the 'Create Summary Page' button to automatically compile all selected tags into a new, organized page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Create Tag Summary feature missing in OneNote for Windows 10?
OneNote for Windows 10 was developed as a lighter, Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app. Microsoft did not port all the advanced features from the traditional desktop version into it, which includes the tag summaries capability. This version is now effectively discontinued.
Can I have both OneNote for Windows 10 and the desktop OneNote installed at the same time?
Yes, both versions can be installed and run concurrently on the same computer without conflicts. However, it is highly recommended to transition to the desktop version for long-term support and feature availability.
Will I lose my notes when switching to the full desktop version of OneNote?
No. Your notebooks are safely synced to your Microsoft OneDrive account in the cloud. As soon as you sign into the desktop version with the same Microsoft account, your existing notes will automatically sync and appear in the app.
How do I know which version of OneNote I am currently running?
Open the application and check the title bar or look at the application name in your Windows Start menu. If it explicitly says 'OneNote for Windows 10', you are using the deprecated version. The standard, fully featured desktop version is simply named 'OneNote'.
