Neowin News Feed for: Onenote

Copilot in OneNote just became a lot more useful

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:06:01 +0000

Copilot in OneNote just got an upgrade that changes how it reads your notes, unlocking a more natural way to interact. Read more...

Microsoft claims Copilot is the best productivity app bundled in Windows

Usama Jawad — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:06:01 +0000

Microsoft crowns Copilot king of Windows productivity while hyping Edge with a feature it's about to axe. Bold strategy? Read more...

OneNote for iOS adds local backups: Recover your notes without IT support

Paul Hill — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:32:02 +0000

Microsoft enables auto-backups for OneNote on iOS this March. Recover deleted notes via PC, no IT help required. Is your Intune policy ready? Read more...

Microsoft introduces very useful OneNote feature that offers more flexibility in typing

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:04:01 +0000

Microsoft has delivered a OneNote feature that will greatly benefit customers who are annoyed by the default proofing setting. Read more...

Microsoft solves major OneNote annoyance on Windows

Usama Jawad — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:28:01 +0000

In accordance with user feedback, Microsoft has implemented a UX change in OneNote on Windows, solving a major annoyance for some. Read more...

Microsoft rolls out 'highly requested' feature for OneNote

Usama Jawad — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:50:02 +0000

Microsoft has begun rolling out a new functionality for OneNote users, one that was apparently "highly requested" by the community. Read more...

PSA: OneNote for Windows 10 is being killed off, here is what you need to do

Usama Jawad — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has emphasized the need to migrate from OneNote for Windows 10 to OneNote on Windows as soon as possible to avoid disruptions. Read more...

OneNote for mobile gets highly requested formatting fix

Usama Jawad — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:04:01 +0000

After a significant number of user requests and complaints, Microsoft has finally rolled out a formatting fix that will affect OneNote customers on all platforms. Read more...

Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are borrowing a feature from OneNote

Usama Jawad — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has added new tools to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel due to how much customers "loved" them in OneNote. Read more...

OneNote is finally getting two highly requested features

Usama Jawad — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:38:01 +0000

Microsoft is bringing two important features to OneNote, but they are currently exclusive to Insiders on certain platforms only. Read more...

Notepad is losing its focus

Usama Jawad — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:00:01 +0000

Notepad used to be a simple note-taking app without any distractions. Now it's becoming an ad platform for Copilot. Read more...

OneNote for Windows gets support for Dynamic DPI

Usama Jawad — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:34:01 +0000

OneNote for Windows has received support for Dynamic DPI, a feature that should make those with multi-monitor setups very happy. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks now integrated in OneNote on Windows

Paul Hill — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced the availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks in OneNote for Windows as an Insider preview for Enterprise customers. Read more...

Microsoft gives you more room for notes in OneNote

Taras Buria — Thu, 08 May 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft announced a small but welcome change for OneNote users: they can now enjoy more room for their notes. Read more...

Microsoft is killing OneNote for Windows 10

Taras Buria — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:42:01 +0000

Windows 10's end of support is imminent, and the operating system's upcoming demise is also taking down OneNote for Windows 10. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insider commercial users can now access Copilot for OneNote on iPad and Mac

John Callaham — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that Copilot support is now available for OneNote on iPad and Mac for Microsoft 365 Insider commercial customers. Read more...

Excel and PowerPoint get new feature that will help you draw perfect shapes

Taras Buria — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:22:01 +0000

Excel and PowerPoint will soon let you doodle perfect lines and shapes thanks to a feature coming straight from OneNote. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out two new virtual pens in OneNote for Windows

John Callaham — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:46:01 +0000

Members of the Microsoft 365 Insider program can access two new virtual pens in OneNote for Windows. Read more...

Microsoft updates new Sticky Notes with always-on-top and other features

Taras Buria — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new update for the recently released Sticky Notes app. The latest release delivers new features, such as always-on-top and more. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Office apps crashing when typing, offers a workaround

Taras Buria — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:30:01 +0000

Microsoft confirmed that recent Office updates contain a bug that causes crashes in Outlook, Word, and OneNote when performing certain tasks. Fortunately, there is a temporary workaround. Read more...

Microsoft released the new Sticky Notes app for everyone and users are not happy

Taras Buria — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:16:01 +0000

The new Sticky Notes app for Windows has finally arrived to all users. However, it is still a preview that is part of the OneNote app. Sadly for Microsoft, people are not happy about the update. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try Draw and Hold digital handwriting in Word for Windows

John Callaham — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:14:02 +0000

Members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program can try out a new addition to Word for Windows. It now supports the Draw and Hold digital handwriting feature that was added to OneNote. Read more...

This 2024 Career Productivity Hacker Bundle is price dropped to just $29.99

Neowin Deals — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:00:01 +0000

Be a more efficient version of yourself with more than 12 hours of content on goal setting, time management, motivation, Monday.com training and more with this seriously discounted bundle. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out a new interactive ink tutorial in OneNote for Windows

John Callaham — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:16:01 +0000

Members of the Microsoft 365 Insider program can check out a new feature in OneNote for Windows that adds an interactive tutorial to help users use the most recent ink features in the app. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try the new Eyedropper color tool in OneNote for Windows

John Callaham — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:44:01 +0000

Members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program can try out a new tool in OneNote for Windows called Eyedropper. It allows users to make customized pens from colors in any image, shape, or inked notes. Read more...

Microsoft adds support for Loop components in OneNote apps

John Callaham — Tue, 28 May 2024 18:44:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced that the OneNote note-taking apps for Windows, the web, and Teams are adding support for synced-up Loop components like tablets, checklists, code, and many more. Read more...

The new and improved Sticky Notes feature for OneNote is now available for all Windows users

John Callaham — Mon, 27 May 2024 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced it is rolling out the new and improved Sticky Notes feature for all users of the OneNote app for Windows, after testing it with members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Roadmap Weekly: Copilot will be added to OneNote on iPad and more

John Callaham — Sun, 19 May 2024 14:54:01 +0000

In this week's look at the new entries on the Microsoft 365 roadmap website, the OneNote app for Apple's iPad gets Copilot, Teams gets improvements for shared files, and Forms gets Copilot assistance. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out some more improvements for inking in OneNote for Windows

John Callaham — Sat, 11 May 2024 14:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed that more improvements have been made for inking annotations on PDF printouts and images in the OneNote for Windows app. They can be tested by Microsoft 365 Insiders members. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out handwriting straightening in OneNote for Windows

John Callaham — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:46:01 +0000

Microsoft 365 Insider members can check out a new version of the OneNote for Windows app, that includes a new handwriting straightening feature to help those with poor handwriting. Read more...

Microsoft OneNote can now be used on the Apple Vision Pro alongside other Office apps

John Callaham — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced its OneNote note-taking app is now available for the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, a few months after the product launched with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel support. Read more...

Microsoft will add some improvements to Meeting Details in the OneNote for Windows app

John Callaham — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced it plans to add some new improvements and additions to the Meeting Details feature in the OneNote for Windows app later in April such as adding content from the Outlook app. Read more...

Microsoft announces new Sticky Notes app for Windows

Taras Buria — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:08:01 +0000

Microsoft has finally unveiled the new Sticky Notes app for Windows with a new user interface and fresh features. It is now available in preview as a part of OneNote, so you can note while you note. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can now try out new ink annotation improvements in OneNote

John Callaham — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:24:01 +0000

Members of the Microsoft 365 Insiders program can try out a new feature in the OneNote app that will allow ink annotations to move alongside the image or PDF file that it is associated with. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out putting in Loop components in OneNote on Windows

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:16:02 +0000

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out putting in new sharable Loop components in the OneNote app on Windows and also on the OneNote website so users don't have to switch between apps. Read more...

OneNote for Windows is getting a new Ink Selection gesture for Microsoft 365 Insiders

John Callaham — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:48:02 +0000

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out a new gesture for OneNote. You can tap a portion of a handwritten text or ink and continue tapping with your finger, stylus, or cursor to expand the selected area. Read more...

Microsoft issues KB5002500 OneNote 2016 fix to stop sync-related crashes

Paul Hill — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:44:02 +0000

Microsoft has released KB5002500 for OneNote 2016 to stop the program from crashing whenever users tried to sync notebooks that were shared to them from newer versions of Microsoft OneNote. Read more...

Office Insiders on Windows can try new handwriting tools in Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote

Taras Buria — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:22:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a new ink-to-text pen tool for Office Insiders, allowing users to try handwriting recognition and new stylus gestures on systems running the latest Windows 11 updates. Read more...

Microsoft adds new Meetings Details improvements to OneNote with more in the works

John Callaham — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is adding more meetings-based features to its OneNote notetaking app, starting with improvements to its Meeting Details feature to make it easier to select meetings on its list. Read more...

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out Ink Help on the Draw tab in OneNote, Word and more apps

John Callaham — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:50:01 +0000

Microsoft 365 Insiders can try out a new feature in the OneNote, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel apps on Windows that offers help on using the Ink features without having to leave the app. Read more...