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The video explores the evolution and upcoming changes in Microsoft's OneNote application, tracing its journey from OneNote Desktop to OneNote 2016, and then to OneNote for Windows 10. Initially, Microsoft's push for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) aimed to streamline software across all devices but faced developer dissatisfaction. Amid user backlash over missing features, Microsoft announced a reversal in 2019, choosing to continue supporting OneNote 2016, which has now simply been renamed OneNote. Set to be phased out by 2025 along with Windows 10, OneNote for Windows 10 will see its features integrated into the newly revamped OneNote, pre-installed on Windows 11 devices. The new version merges the best elements of past iterations, enhancing functionalities like notebook management, note sharing, faster OCR processing, and superior integration with Outlook. Users of both OneNote 2016 and OneNote for Windows 10 will find a cohesive experience in this updated application.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the phase-out of OneNote for Windows 10, reflecting on its history and Microsoft’s changing strategies. Originally using OneNote Desktop, the speaker transitioned to the 2016 version and then to Windows 10, influenced by Microsoft’s push for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). UWP aimed to unify code for all Windows devices, but it underwhelmed developers. Microsoft announced in 2018 that OneNote 2016 would be replaced by OneNote for Windows 10. However, due to community backlash over missing features, Microsoft decided in 2019 to continue supporting OneNote 2016 while keeping OneNote for Windows 10 as the default, leading to user confusion and extra workload for Microsoft. Despite the challenges, the speaker appreciated the new design and features of OneNote for Windows 10, although UWP’s promise was never fully realized.
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In this part of the video, the discussion centers on Microsoft’s decision regarding OneNote for Windows 10. It mentions that OneNote for Windows 10 will be phased out by 2025 along with Windows 10, but OneNote will not end. Instead, Microsoft reverted to the OneNote 2016 version, renaming it simply OneNote. Users can identify their version by checking the banner in the app. The new OneNote is pre-installed on new Windows 11 devices and features a refreshed appearance to match the Windows 11 theme. The aim is to merge the best features of the previous versions. Key functionalities highlighted include the ability to pin and see all notebooks and corresponding sections, easily share notes, and improved OCR processing speed compared to the Windows 10 version.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the integration features of OneNote with Outlook in different versions of Windows. They highlight that OneNote allows users to email meeting notes directly as text, a feature missing in Windows 10’s integration where only link sharing was possible. The speaker mentions that the ability to flag to-do’s and create Outlook tasks, absent in Windows 10 but present in OneNote 2016, has been reinstated in OneNote. They note that the new combined OneNote app will retain these features and incorporate enhancements like improved syncing and a modern inking experience from the UWP version. The UWP version of OneNote for Windows 10 will be phased out, while an updated version of OneNote 2016 will continue, simply named OneNote. Users of OneNote 2016 will retain their favorite features with a modern interface, and users of OneNote for Windows 10 can continue using it if they prefer. The speaker also mentions that they use different versions of OneNote across various devices and that syncing works well. They conclude by encouraging viewers to like and share the video for clarity on the various OneNote desktop apps.