Remember "Show tabs" setting in OneNote ribbon?

Anonymous
2013-02-25T19:08:17+00:00

I have a question regarding permanently showing the ribbon tabs in full screen mode. In Office 2013, going into full screen mode means that everything is hidden, except for a very short horizontal bar across the top of the screen. To access anything on the ribbon, I have to click on this bar to show the ribbon first. If I want to pin the ribbon so that tabs are visible at all times in full screen mode, I have to click on this bar, click a menu button near the minimize button (also hidden in full screen), and then click Show Tabs. However, OneNote does not remember this setting. Thus, every time I exit full screen mode or restart OneNote and then reenter full screen mode, I have to re-pin the ribbon again.

How do I get OneNote to remember this setting permanently? It worked in OneNote 2010.

Thanks!

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Anonymous
2017-01-31T01:51:50+00:00

Hey all! OneNote engineer here :)

Update: This has been fixed in all standard Office 365 deployments with build 7766.2060. Simply update to enjoy!

Starting with Version 1701 Build 7766.2029 and later (see File=>Accounts to check your build number) OneNote 2016 O365 will remember any changes you make to the full screen mode ribbon settings both during and between sessions.

As of 1/30/2017 this is deployed to Insiders Fast and will be making its way to "Current Channel" production on 2/14. If you want this change now you can switch to "Insiders Fast" and you can switch back and fourth fairly easily.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-07-06T02:16:30+00:00

    MS please realize that this will make it much easier to use - I put the most frequently used functions in the QAT then set the ribbon to only show tabs - very little space used, quick access to the need tools - but when I switch vertical to go to full screen, the ribbon disappears - even if I set it to display tabs.  Very frustrating. Please allow it to remeber  the setting of tabs only when turning vertical

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-17T01:45:51+00:00

    Here, here! I'm chiming in, and praying Microsoft will consider a modification to this in a future update or service pack.

    I frequently switch between full-screen and normal viewing modes. And having to press <CTRL>-<Shift>-F1 every single time is a horrendous UI decision. Or when using my convertible laptop in tablet mode, having to make three difficult edge clicks with the Wacom stylus/digitizer is just as trying.

    If an option to permanently show the tabs in full-screen mode can be realized, I will be highly appreciative!

    To the OneNote design team: In advance, thank you for your consideration. ;)

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-06-05T14:38:57+00:00

    The issue of always having to reopen tabs and commands is very frustrating. Why fix something that was not broken? Go back to letting the user decide.

    ~joe

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-05-26T01:45:20+00:00

    I just bought a ThinkPad Yoga as well, and not being able to see quick access toolbar in fullscreen mode is very annoying.

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