Onenote for Mac - Change layout back to old style - Tab bar missing!!!

Anonymous
2017-01-15T21:00:23+00:00

SURPRISE! The layout of my one note has changed from just having tabs across the top

to taking up 1/3 of my screen showing some navigation pane. 

THIS IS SUCH A WASTE OF SPACE! Everything is so small now on my screen I can't read my notes!!! I am so frustrated after looking and looking though every menu and preference on the entire software, I can't tell how to switch it back. I must have done it some how because on another account it looks like it the old style. Please SOMEONE HELP!!!!

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Anonymous
2017-07-02T21:40:16+00:00

YOU WILL THANK ME FOR SAVING YOUR LIFE :)

THE FOLLOWING WORKS 100% TO BRING BACK THE VERSION WITH TABS AT TOP.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Click the link below 

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Release-notes-for-Office-2016-for-Mac-ed2da564-6d53-4542-9954-7e3209681a41?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US

Please choose 15.33.0 version. Download this. 

Now don't install just yet. You need to remove the existing OneNote. 

Firstly make sure you sync all your data on onenote across

You have to uninstall the current Onenote completely, otherwise, even if you re-install the 15.33.0, the layout will not go back.

Follow the link below for uninstall instructions.

https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Remove-OneNote-from-the-Mac-b17944fc-2702-467e-8fec-0b3736054216

Make sure trash is empty

Restart your MAC

Install the Onenote you have downloaded. 

Once installed, open the app and sign in as normal. 

Viola your perfect version of OneNote awaits you. 

Sync your data. 

Finally click help, then click check for updates, and make sure manually check option is highlighted.

NEVER UPDATE AGAIN.

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Anonymous
2017-01-17T16:42:19+00:00

First, we'd like to thank you for using OneNote!    As you’ve noticed, we have made some recent design updates and we’ve done this for a couple of reasons.               

We've refined the experience in OneNote based on feedback from existing customers who have asked for a more consistent navigation model for organizing their notebooks, sections, and pages across devices.  In addition, these changes represent our aim to create products with “Inclusive Design” in mind, enabling customers who rely on accessibility tools, such as a Screen Reader, to access their notes all from one place.

We encourage you to try the new navigation and let us know  what you like, what you don't like, and where we might improve. Your willingness to give us early feedback is much appreciated and can help shape the future of OneNote for millions of other customers.  Please reply to this thread with your thoughts as we do read these. 

Denise, OneNote Team

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-14T15:33:04+00:00

    This isn't just a preference issue or a screen space issue. It has implications for people whose brains function in a way that requires extra support from visual cues, such as those with ADHD or learning disabilities. 

    I have ADHD and find it very difficult to keep my thoughts organized. I need lots of visual cues, and being able to see the tabs across the top and down the side let me easily distinguish the two sets of labels. Having all the tabs on the side isn't enough visual separation. It's as if my brain lumps together everything that is on the side.

    I used to use OneNote all the time, but ever since the tabs went to the side, I find I rarely use it anymore. I really miss the layout it used to offer. Please enable an option to have the tabs across the top for those of us who need that kind of extra visual support.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-07-24T19:23:17+00:00

    You should provide users with change layout option, old style was really good and saves a lot of space. You UI designers must rework

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-07-24T15:04:46+00:00

    I have the same result.  Disabling Experimental Features sadly did nothing.  The horrible UI is there still mocking me in all its hideousness.  

    Seriously... who thought this was a good idea?  Why does Microsoft insist on changing things and then give no way to revert?

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