OneNote for Windows 10 is being discontinued!
For years, OneNote for Windows 10 has helped millions of people around the world capture ideas, stay organised and collaborate easily. Since 14 October 2025, OneNote for Windows 10 has been read-only: you can still view your notes, but you can no longer edit or sync them with this version. Updates, bug fixes and security patches will no longer be provided for OneNote for Windows 10.
What you need to do as a user:
If you are currently using OneNote for Windows 10 for teaching, collaboration or day-to-day organisation, we recommend switching to the OneNote app for Windows now so you stay productive and can use all the new features.
Here is how to switch smoothly to the latest OneNote version:
1. Sync your notes first: Make sure all your notebooks are up to date by right-clicking each notebook in OneNote for Windows 10 and selecting Sync this notebook. Full synchronisation with OneDrive or SharePoint ensures that your work is transferred automatically when you switch to the latest OneNote app on Windows.
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2. Use the migration menu in the app: After syncing, click the migration banner in OneNote for Windows 10 – either the Switch to the latest version of OneNote banner or the Switch now button – and follow the instructions to make sure the content of your notebook is saved securely. The banner takes you directly to the right OneNote app for Windows in the Microsoft Store.
3. Download the OneNote for Windows app from the Microsoft Store: it is free, actively supported and has lots of great new features. Simply sign in with your work, school or personal credentials, and your notebooks will appear automatically if they are stored in OneDrive or SharePoint.
4. Check your content in the latest OneNote for Windows app: Before you uninstall the OneNote for Windows 10 application, make sure that all migrated notebooks are displayed in the latest version of OneNote on the Windows platform. If you notice that some content is missing, go to File > Open backups in OneNote for Windows to restore it.
The updated OneNote app for Windows has a familiar interface with new features, improved synchronisation, better performance and enhanced security. Take a few minutes to explore the layout and tools so you can get started right away!
Cost and availability:
The new OneNote for Windows is free and now available to all OneNote users with a Microsoft account for work, school or personal use.
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