It’s also the version of OneNote that has the most customization options (in the app, click File > Options). This is the only version of OneNote that supports local notebook storage on your PC’s hard drive, in addition to cloud storage. The current notebook’s colorful section tabs are displayed horizontally across the screen and navigation between different notebooks is displayed on the left side of the screen. The OneNote desktop app features a full Office ribbon interface that can be permanently shown, or hidden, until needed. Over the past few years, this app was called “OneNote 2016” (and “OneNote 2013” in earlier years). It runs on any currently supported version of Windows - including all editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. The OneNote desktop app on Windows is part of Office 2019 and Microsoft 365, but it can also be downloaded as a standalone app and used independently on any PC. When you’re ready, you can change the default version of OneNote, so that shared notebooks will always open in your preferred version.

We recommend that you use OneNote because OneNote for Windows10 reaches end-of-support in October 2025. Note: On your Windows PC, you can use whichever version of OneNote - or use both Windows versions side by side until you select a version. OneNote for Windows 10, the OneNote app that is pre-installed on all editions of Windows 10.

OneNote (formerly called “OneNote 2016”), the free desktop app that runs on all supported versions of Microsoft Windows and is part of Office 2019 and Microsoft 365. Windows users can choose between two available versions: While all supported versions of OneNote are free to download and use, certain premium features can be unlocked with an optional Microsoft Office 2019 or Microsoft 365 subscription.

Whether you’re on a PC, a Mac, in a browser, or on a mobile device, each version of OneNote lets you reliably access your cloud-connected notebooks to capture your thoughts and ideas, recall important information from anywhere, and easily share and collaborate with others. No matter where you live, work, or roam, there’s a version of Microsoft OneNote to fit your needs.

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