Syncing Problems with OneNote

Summary

Syncing errors can occur when OneNote files are opened from the local copy in OneDrive rather than through the OneDrive service built into Microsoft Office products.

Body

Issue/Question

Cannot create or sync notes correctly

Environment

  • OneNote
  • OneDrive

Cause

OneNote and OneDrive do not always cooperate.  Syncing issues can occur depending on how the OneNote file is opened

Resolution

  1. Save the file to OneDrive
  2. Open the OneNote file directly from OneDrive rather than from the local synced copy
    1. Click File
    2. Click Open
    3. Click OneDrive - The University of South Dakota
    4. Click the folder containing the OneNote file
    5. Double click the OneNote file

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Details

Details

Article ID: 99
Created
Fri 6/15/18 7:36 AM
Modified
Fri 6/23/23 1:14 PM
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