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Summary
OneNote for Windows 10 will end support on October 14, 2025, becoming read-only. Users can no longer edit, create, or sync notes. Transition to OneNote on Windows (Microsoft 365) is recommended for continued productivity, security, and features, with migration guides and support available.
Details
As part of our ongoing investment in a unified and modern OneNote experience, OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the app will enter read-only mode. Users will still be able to view their notes, but editing, creating, or syncing content will no longer be supported.
We recommend transitioning to OneNote on Windows (OneNote for Microsoft 365) to ensure continued productivity, security, and access to the latest features.
When this will happen
Support for OneNote for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. After this date, the app will become read-only.
How this affects your organization
- Users will no longer be able to edit, create, or sync notes in OneNote for Windows 10.
- Existing notes will remain accessible in read-only mode.
- Transitioning to OneNote on Windows (Microsoft 365) provides a modern, secure, and feature-rich experience that enhances collaboration and productivity.
- Migrating reduces IT support overhead and aligns your organization with Microsoft 365 innovations.
What you can do to prepare
To ensure a smooth transition:
- Begin migrating users to OneNote on Windows (Microsoft 365).
- Use the available migration guide and script to support deployment.
- For help, contact Microsoft Support or use in-app support via Help > Support in OneNote on Windows.
- Enterprise: OneNote for Windows 10 Migration Guidance for Enterprise.
- Education: OneNote Migration Guide for Microsoft 365 Education Admins
- Learn More: OneNote for Windows 10 Support is ending
Compliance considerations
| Compliance Area | Impact |
|---|---|
| Does the change modify, interrupt, or disable any of the following capabilities (Purview)? | Retention policies and deletion workflows may be impacted if users rely on OneNote for Windows 10. Admins should validate retention settings in OneNote for Microsoft 365. |
| Does the change describe the features/components that have been retired or altered? | OneNote for Windows 10 is being retired and will become read-only. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves? | Users can choose to install and use OneNote on Windows (Microsoft 365). |