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Alex_NTL
Apr 10, 2026Copper Contributor
OneNote breaks if I move it onto an external display
Hi guys I use OneNote extensively for work as my virtual notepad. At most of my working locations, I use my laptop - Dell Latitude 7440 - connected to either a Dell Docking station + 2 monitors, or ...
ChrisLeider
Apr 21, 2026Brass Contributor
Had this exact same issue a few weeks ago after a Windows update. Try this: close OneNote completely, then go to Settings > Display and make sure all your monitors are set to the same scaling percentage (like 100% or 125%). The app freaks out when theres a mismatch between your laptop screen scaling and your external monitors. If that doesnt fix it, try resetting the app through Settings > Apps > OneNote > Advanced Options > Reset. That cleared it up for me.
Please mark as solution if this helped :)