In OneNote the Search bar has moved, How do I put it back to where it was?

Anonymous
2025-05-22T20:51:54+00:00

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?

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | Other | Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-26T16:40:48+00:00

    Im on a windows 11 device... and if you had read the thread.. you will note that there are other windows 11 users out there that - same as me, dont have the "Search Group" under the view tab. While we appreciate the moderator taking notice of this issue - the solution is in fact not one for the bulk of posters on this thread- EVEN those with windows 11. so @Fordy B. what is the work around that will show the "SEARCH GROUP" that you are referring to? I have checked settings, options, Nada. PLEASE regress this HORRID update. Microsoft would do well with user group testing before rolling out features that "HELP" but in fact are large productivity issues.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-26T16:54:10+00:00

    Thank you for the reminder to provide feedback through OneNote as well! Done.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-06-26T18:07:57+00:00

    NO "Search" group on Windows 11

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-06-26T18:15:33+00:00

    NO "Search" group in View tab in Windows 11!!

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-06-26T18:20:34+00:00

    NO "Search" Group in View Tab on Windows 11!! MICROSOFT READ THE COMMENTS/POSTS!

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