Updated April 16,March 20, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
As we continue to enhance OneNote with a unified and modern experience, we want to remind you that OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. To avoid disruptions, we strongly urge youyour organization to fully transition to OneNote on Windows (OneNote for Microsoft 365)M365) and recommend uninstalling OneNote for Windows 10uninstall the legacy application as part of this processsoon as possible. Migrating ensures continued access to avoid user confusion. This migration will ensure your team stay up to date with the latest features, security updates, and performance improvements.a modernized experience.
When this will happen:
OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025.
How this affects your organization:]
- Enhanced Security &
Compliance:Compliance: OneNote for Windows 10 will not receive new security features, such as Sensitivity Labeling, because it does not support Microsoft Information Protection (MIP). As a result, users still using OneNote sensitivity labeling, which is essential for Windows 10securing sensitive data. Users relying on outdated versions will be unablelose access to access labeled content once labeling is enabled in OneNote.content.
Access to New Features & AI-Powered Copilot:Copilot: OneNote on Windows (Microsoft 365)(OneNote M365) is our primary OneNote experience,the future of OneNote, with ongoing investmentscontinuous investment in AI-powered toolsfeatures like Copilot to boostenhance productivity.
OneNote on Windows 10 no longer receives any new functionality.
- Improved Performance &
Support: OneNote for Windows 10Support: The legacy version no longer receives updates or bug fixes, which may impactleading to potential performance over time.issues and reduced functionality.
EnhancedFaster Sync & Collaboration: OneNote for Microsoft 365 is continually improving sync and reliability.Collaboration: Starting in June 2025, users of OneNote for Windows 10 maywill experience changes to theirslower sync behavior due to updates in securityperformance, impacting real-time collaboration and services, which may require reopening notebooks to resume syncing. Additionally, the sync experience onmulti-device access.
- Uninterrupted OneNote
for Windows 10 may be slower compared to OneNote on Windows.
A Smooth Transition Experience: Starting inExperience: Beginning July 2025, users of OneNote for Windows 10 will receivesee in-app banner notifications guidingbanners prompting them to switch to OneNote for Microsoft 365 ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in(M365), which could impact their workflow.workflows.
What you can do to prepare:
To help Don't wait until your users transition smoothly, we recommend starting the migration process now. Ourface disruptions—migrate them now using our migration guide and script are availablefor a seamless transition. An external link was removed to support you every step of the way.
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Migration guide: OneNote for Windows 10 migration guidance - Microsoft 365 Apps | Microsoft Learn
For assistance, contact:
- Microsoft Support
- OneNote In-app Support via Help > Support in OneNote on
Windows.Windows (Win32).
We appreciate your partnershipswift action in making this transition asensuring a smooth as possible for your organization. Thank you for your continued support!transition.