

It’s surprising to see Microsoft reverse course on OneNote, but it’s clear that end users simply preferred the desktop app to the company’s UWP app. “Using OneNote in this mode can improve readability in low light environments, increase legibility of the user interface as well as your notes, provide better contrast, and reduce eye strain,” claims Microsoft.

The desktop OneNote app is also getting a new dark mode option for both Office 365 subscribers and Office 2019 users this week. You can also manually download OneNote 2016 from Microsoft’s site.
#HOW TO USE ONENOTE 2017 INSTALL#
Starting in March, Office 365 installs that include desktop apps will install the desktop OneNote 2016 version. Microsoft is even changing the way OneNote is installed as a result. Doesnt expire - use OneNote for as long as you like. Store and share your notebooks on OneDrive with your free Microsoft account. This means OneNote 2016 will be supported until October 14th 2025 (in extended support). Capture thoughts, ideas, and to-dos and sync them to all your devices. Have you ever needed to jot down a great idea or create a quick note that you dont want. “We are continuing mainstream support for OneNote 2016 beyond October 2020, so that you can continue using the version of OneNote that works best for you,” explains a blog post from the OneNote team. What Can Microsoft OneNote Do Issue Date: 09-29-2017.
#HOW TO USE ONENOTE 2017 SOFTWARE#
The software maker released Office 2019 without any updates to the desktop version of OneNote, instead relying on the separate Universal Windows App for Windows 10. Microsoft has changed its mind on killing off the OneNote 2016 desktop app.
