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How to Use Drawing and Multiple Windows in OneNote on Apple Vision Pro
Question details
The user wants to know how to enable freehand drawing tools and open multiple OneNote documents in separate windows while using the app on Apple Vision Pro.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Apple Vision Pro (visionOS)
- Scenario
- Attempting to take handwritten notes and multitask with several notes open simultaneously on Apple's spatial computing headset.
- Observed behavior
- The drawing features and multiple window capabilities available on the iPad version of OneNote are currently unavailable or highly limited in the visionOS app.
Ensure your Apple Vision Pro is updated to the latest version of visionOS and check the App Store to confirm you have the most recent version of Microsoft OneNote installed.
Understand OneNote Limitations and Formatting Controls on visionOS
Learn how OneNote currently operates on visionOS, including the lack of Apple Pencil support and the specific function of the highlighted menu controls.
Currently, OneNote for visionOS does not have full feature parity with the iPad version. Drawing tools and the ability to open multiple document windows simultaneously may not yet be supported.
Because Apple Vision Pro does not support the Apple Pencil, traditional stylus-based drawing is impossible. Any highlighted menu options you see in the app likely apply to formatting typed text rather than freehand drawing.
Open OneNote and navigate to the Start or Home tab. The highlighting and color options found here are designed to change the font color or highlight typed text, rather than functioning as drawing controls.
Interact with your notes using native visionOS eye tracking and hand gestures. You can also pair a Bluetooth keyboard or trackpad for easier text entry and navigation.
To encourage the development of full drawing support and multiple window capabilities, visit https://www.onenote.com/feedback and submit a request directly to the Microsoft OneNote team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use an Apple Pencil with OneNote on Apple Vision Pro?
No, the Apple Vision Pro does not support the Apple Pencil. You must interact with OneNote using eye tracking, hand gestures, or a paired Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad.
Why do I see highlighting and color tools in OneNote if I can't draw?
In the visionOS version of OneNote, these tools are meant for formatting typed text. You can select text and apply highlights or change font colors, but they do not function as freehand drawing pens.
Will Microsoft add multiple window support to OneNote for visionOS?
Microsoft continuously updates its applications. Since visionOS is a new platform, features like multiple document windows may be added in future updates. Submitting feedback at onenote.com/feedback helps Microsoft prioritize these features.
