View in-app settings for iOS. The following list briefly describes the items in this window: Upgrade: OneNote for iOS allows you to have up to 500 notes with full features of the app free; if you want more, you’ll have to pay to upgrade the app. Sync Now: Tap this item to immediately sync all notes that are set to sync automatically. Notebook Settings: Tap this item to choose which notebooks. Feb 22, 2017 This is a bug that only plagues OneNote for the desktop. The bug doesn’t appear on the OneNote UWP app bundled with Windows 10 simply because it doesn’t have a local backup feature. To fix OneNote not saving local backups, open the app and go to.
Microsoft OneNote is one of the best apps for taking notes, compile research data, organize information you need on a regular basis, and best of all, it works virtually everywhere. You can use it on your Windows 10 devices, as well as on Android, iOS, macOS, and on the web.
However, due to its cross-platform design, sometimes syncing your data to the cloud using the desktop version of OneNote on Windows 10 can be a problem.
Luckily, if your notebooks or a particular section won't sync, you experience syncing conflicts or storage related issues, there are a few things you can do with OneNote 2016 to get everything working again.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to resolve common sync problems using OneNote 2016.
How to fix notebook not syncing on OneNote
If a particular notebook is not able to sync, you can try a few things to troubleshoot and resolve this problem.
Checking notebook on the web
You can quickly find out if there is a service problem by trying to open the notebook using a web browser.
On OneNote, click File, and select Info.
On the right side, right-click the link, and click Copy (or right-click the notebook and select Copy Link to Notebook).
Open your web browser.
Right-click and paste the link in the address bar and press Enter to open the notebook.
Once you've completed the steps, if the notebook opens in the browser, then it may be a problem with the desktop client.
Reopening a notebook
If it's a problem with the application, opening the notebook again is likely to fix the sync problem.
On OneNote, click File, and select Info.
Click on Settings, and select Close (or right-click the notebook and select Close This Notebook).
Click File, and select Open.
Click the notebook you want to open.
After completing the steps, the connection will reset, and your notebook should start syncing again.
Checking sync status
If you can open the notebook online, but you don't see the changes, you'll need to check the sync status to find out the particular error to troubleshoot and fix the problem.
On OneNote, click File, and select Info.
Click the View Sync Status button (or right-click the notebook and select Notebook Sync Status).
If available, click the Get Help button to access additional steps to troubleshoot the particular issue.
If you don't see the button, you'll need to note the error or message and research online. Remember that you can always use the Windows Central forums to find answers to software problems.
It's critical that in this type of scenario you keep OneNote open and signed-in. Otherwise, you could lose your changes.
Checking service status
If you can't open the notebook using the web browser, it's possible that there is a problem with the OneDrive service. Using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge, you can quickly see the service status using this link.
In the case OneDrive is up and running, you may need to contact Microsoft support for assistance.
How to fix section not syncing on OneNote
Usually, when sharing a notebook with other people, you may experience that sections will sync except for one in particular. In this case, you can try two things: You can manually try to sync the section in question, or you can copy the pages to a new section and then delete the one causing the problem.
Syncing section manually
When a section isn't synchronizing automatically, OneNote includes an easy way to sync a particular section manually.
On OneNote, click on File, and select Info.
Click the View Sync Status button (or right-click the notebook and select Notebook Sync Status).
Under 'Shared Notebook Synchronization,' click the Sync now button for the section with the problem.
Copying pages to a new section
If the OneNote section refuses to sync, you can try copying the pages to a new section, and then delete the old section with the problem.
On OneNote, click the Create a New Section button from the navigation bar.
Use a descriptive name for the new section.
In the section with the sync problem, right-click each page, and select the Move or Copy option.
Select the newly created section as the destination, and click Copy.
After completing the steps, you can use the steps mentioned earlier to sync the section manually, and if everything works correctly, you can safely right-click and select Delete in the old section.
Emptying OneNote Recycle Bin
Sometimes, removing a section that isn't working, or you no longer need, may also cause syncing problems, which is why it's also important to remove deleted sections from the recycle bin.
On OneNote, click the History tab.
Click the Notebook Recycle Bin button.
Right-click the section and select Delete.
If the section contains pages that you want to keep, make sure to refer to the above instructions to copy pages to a new section, and then empty the content from the recycle bin.
How to fix misplaced sections on OneNote
When sharing a notebook with other users and OneNote tries to sync changes of a section, but it's unable to find the section file, it'll appear as misplaced with an icon in the Notebooks list.
If you come across this issue, you can move the section to another notebook or you can simply delete the section in question.
Moving misplaced section to another notebook
In the case you see a misplaced section, OneNote allows you to manually address the issue by moving a particular section of a notebook.
On OneNote, right-click the tab for the misplaced section, and click Move or Copy.
Under 'Move or Copy Section,' click the target notebook from the list.
Click the Move button, or Copy button, depending on the action you want to take.
Deleting misplaced section from notebook
If you don't need the section, instead of moving it, you can simply remove the misplaced section.
On OneNote, under your Notebooks list, click the Misplaced Sections.
Right-click the name of the section, and select Delete.
How to fix content sync conflict on OneNote
While collaborating in real-time with another person trying to edit the same piece of text can cause synchronization conflicts. When OneNote detects a conflict, it'll create copies of the same page, and you'll see a yellow message indicating the problem.
If you're having sync conflicts, you'll need to copy the content to the main page, and then delete the page.
On OneNote, at the top of the page, click the yellow message.
Copy the content from the temporary page that shows the error, and then paste the content in the primary page.
Right-click the page causing the error, and click Delete to remove it.
In the future, you can minimize the chances of merge conflicts by having only one person working on one page at a time, or coordinate with other users the section of the page you'll be editing.
How to fix storage sync errors on OneNote
Add icon to application visual studio. In the rare case that you see an error code, such as 0xE00015E0, it means that either your device doesn't have enough space or the notebook is too big to sync.
Although the problem can just happen because you have a ton of stuff stored in the notebook, typically, storage related errors with OneNote happen because of a large number of backup files.
You can quickly address the problem by adjusting the backup settings on OneNote.
Optimizing files
One way to prevent syncing issues is to optimize the space used by notebooks.
On OneNote, click on File, and select Options.
Click on Save & Backup.
Under 'Optimizing files,' click the Optimize All Files Now button.
Reducing automatic backups
In addition to optimizing files, you can also set the number of OneNote automatic backups to a lower number to save space to prevent future syncing problems.
On OneNote, click on File, and select Options.
Click on Save & Backup.
Under 'Backup,' make sure to reduce the number for the Number of backup copies to keep.
Removing unnecessary backups
You can also save storage space by deleting some of the existing backup files and get OneNote syncing again.
Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
Type the following path and click OK.
%localappdata%MicrosoftOneNote
Double-click the folder that corresponds to the version number you have installed, for example, 16.0 for OneNote 2016.
Double-click the Backup folder.
Delete the backup files you no longer need.
After completing the steps, OneNote should start syncing those large notebooks without problems.
Wrapping things up
While this guide covers some of the ways to resolve syncing problems using OneNote, remember that sometimes it could be an issue with the program itself. This is why it's always important to install updates as they may include fixes and improvements to get syncing working again.
You can quickly check for updates on desktop version of OneNote on File > Account > Office Options, and clicking the Update Now button.
Also, it might be obvious, but before trying to troubleshoot OneNote, you should first check your internet connection. You'll be surprised the times a bad connection can be the root of problems on your computer.
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Microsoft OneNote is one of the popular note-taking solutions. The software is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Web. OneNote uses OneDrive to store and synchronize the data across platforms. Millions of users use the note-taking app there as it is free, comes with tons of features and sharing options out of the box.
With such popularity and usage, OneNote does come with some annoying behaviors. For example, you cannot synchronize data to other cloud storage platforms. And as you start using the service with multiple notebooks and sections across the devices, you might encounter OneNote sync error in the app. That has been the sore point of OneNote from the beginning, slow and unreliable syncing across the devices.
If you are someone stuck with OneNote sync error on your Windows or macOS, then that might be the perfect read for you. We will talk about the different ways to solve the syncing issue on the OneNote. Let us get started.
1. Check Notebook on the Web
One can quickly check if the issue is from the OneNote or the installed app on the PC.
Step 1: Open the OneNote desktop app and select any notebook.
Step 2: Move to File > Info and copy the Notebook path.
Step 3: Open a web browser and paste the link.
On a Mac, open Notebook and move to Notebook section in the ribbon and select copy link to this notebook.
If the Notebook is opening on the web, then the issue is with the installed app on the devices. Let’s fix that.
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2. Update OneNote
Microsoft frequently provides OneNote updates across the platforms. On Windows, it maintains two versions of OneNote. Universal Windows app of OneNote and the Office 365 desktop app. The company decided to wave goodbye to the OneNote desktop app, but due to the popular demand, it reversed the decision and released the OneNote 2016 with the dark theme support.
The OneNote sync error could be due to the last app update that might have messed up the syncing in the app. Download the latest update for the OneNote.
For UWP (Universal Windows Platform) OneNote, open Microsoft Store and navigate to Downloads and Updates > Get Updates and install the latest version of the app. For OneNote Desktop, open the app and select File > Account > Update Options > Update Now.
As for macOS, open the Mac App Store and go to updates and download the latest build of the app. Open the latest app and watch for the latest sync status.
3. Set the Notebook to Sync Automatically
By default, OneNote syncs the Notebooks automatically whenever you open the device on the PC or Mac. If you have somehow disabled it, then let’s switch it back on.
For the UWP app, open OneNote and move to Settings > Options and toggle on sync notebook automatically option from the menu. For the desktop OneNote, right-click on any Notebook and select Notebook Sync Status. Switch on the sync automatically whenever there are changes option.
4. Sync Notebooks Manually
If you are still facing sync issues on OneNote, then you might want to force the Notebooks and section to sync manually. For UWP, right-click on any notebook, and select Sync > Sync this notebook option.
For the OneNote desktop app, right-click on any Notebook and select Sync this notebook now option. You can also use the Shift + F9 keyboard shortcut to sync the select notebook manually. I mostly use the OneNote keyboard shortcuts.
The trick is the same for the macOS version too. Right-click on the notebook and select sync in this notebook or use the ‘command + S’ keyboard shortcut.
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5. Reopen the Notebook
This trick has worked for many. Users can close the notebook and open it again from the same location. For the OneNote desktop, right-click on any notebook and select ‘Close this notebook’ option. Now open it by going into File > Open and select the Notebook from the OneDrive.
For the UWP app, right-click on any notebook and select the close notebook option. Open it again from the more notebook option.
6. Move Conflicting Notes to Another Section
You might have encountered the conflicted changes highlighted in red color in the notes. The behavior happens when you and your partner both make edits in the same note of the shared notebook.
In such cases, you can move or copy the notes or sections in another notebook. Right-click on section and move or copy them to another notebook.
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7. Delete Space on PC and OneDrive
As I mentioned before, the software uses Microsoft OneDrive to sync the data across the devices. By default, it comes with only 5GB of storage, which quickly gets filled up due to images and videos. You can delete some of the OneDrive storage or opt for the Microsoft 365 subscription, which offers 1TB of cloud storage.
One can also optimize the inactive files to save some space. Top 10 photo recovery software for mac. Open OneNote desktop and navigate to File > Options > Save and Backup and select the Optimize all files now option.
Resolve OneNote Syncing Issue
OneNote is an excellent service. But the syncing error is something to look out for a smooth experience across the devices. Use the guidelines above and resolve the syncing error from the OneNote.
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