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Version 2504 Build 16.0.18730.20122 on Windows 11.
I have been using OneNote for years, all of a sudden when I opened it up today, the Search bar has moved from its correct place on top of the pages list on the side, to now being in the upper right corner of the actual notes main page.
When I type in a search, the list of pages where the search term shows up now covers up half of the notes field, meaning you can't read half of the page to see if the search result is actually what you are looking for or not, making the entire search function pretty much useless.
How can I move the search box, and more importantly, the list of pages that contain the search result, so that it no longer covers up the actual notes page that I need to read?
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Agree with the comments. Move the search bar back please. New search bar location is terrible. Use OneNote every day and the new layout is really annoying. Thanks
In an Hebrew version (RTL) it now covers the page title completely :(
This simply does not work - do better!
Long time user of OneNote. I just noticed the new placement of the Search box that was previously on top of the Add Page area on the right side. At first it was very uncomfortable to use and I really do not like it there - covering up the middle instead of staying over on the right. Most ask for a option to put it back but this may be a programming difficulty.
I have found a work-around of sorts:
Click on the 2-headed diagonal arrow to the right end of the new search box location - Full page view.
I have 3 icons in the upper right corner:
Click to view other notebooks [ notebook picture with a down arrow ]
Show pen toolbars [ pen icon ]
Normal view [ 2-headed diagonal arrow ]
I click on the 1st one, view other notebooks.
Now on the first top line there is a SEARCH magnifying glass icon - click on it to get the old search box back!
May be a bit more clicking but some may find it useful.
Dave
I also reported this in the App Feedback! Let's hope we get resolution. If some want it on the page, then it could be an option but not for all of us.