Why are OneNote notes not working on Mac?

I’ve experienced this issue, and one core reason might be that OneNote struggles with large notebooks. When your notebook accumulates more content, the syncing process can slow down or fail altogether. Here’s what I did to tackle this:

• Split your big notebook into smaller sections. I created separate notebooks for work and personal notes.
• Occasionally, delete older or less important sections after backing them up, which lessens the load on OneNote.
• Frequently sync each notebook to ensure any changes are updated properly without overloading the system.

I’ve found a solution related to recent updates. Sometimes, both macOS and OneNote updates can lead to compatibility issues. Here’s my approach:
– Revert to an older version of OneNote if the problem started after an update.
– Restore a previous macOS version using Time Machine where OneNote was working fine.
Applying these changes helped stabilize OneNote’s performance for me.

Have you checked permissions on your Mac? Sometimes, OneNote doesn’t have the necessary permissions to function correctly, which causes syncing issues. Here’s what you can do:
1. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy.
2. Unlock the settings by clicking on the lock icon and entering your admin password.
3. Check if OneNote is listed under Full Disk Access or Files and Folders. If not, add OneNote manually.
I found this to be surprisingly effective in addressing my syncing issues.

From my experience, network problems can be the main culprit. Even if your Wi-Fi seems working, it might not provide stable connectivity for OneNote. Here are the steps I took:
1. Restarted the router.
2. Switched between different networks to check stability.
3. Made sure other network-heavy applications were closed to provide OneNote sufficient bandwidth.
Through these steps, I improved the consistency of OneNote’s functionality on my Mac.

In my experience, corrupt application files can lead to persistent issues. I recommend uninstalling and reinstalling OneNote completely:
1. Backup your existing notes to OneDrive.
2. Uninstall OneNote from your Mac.
3. Download and reinstall the latest version from the App Store or Microsoft’s website.
Reinstalling the application cleared up all the errors I was experiencing.

Sometimes clearing the OneNote cache can resolve a lot of syncing issues. Over time, corrupted cache files may cause the app to malfunction. This was my solution:
1. Close OneNote completely.
2. Navigate to ~/Library/Container/com.microsoft.onenote.mac/Data/Library/Application Support/Microsoft User Data/OneNote folder.
3. Delete or move the cache files within this directory.
Restart OneNote, and it should rebuild these files automatically, hopefully clearing up the problem.

Check whether there is any antivirus software causing the disruption. Security software can sometimes block OneNote’s syncing capabilities. What worked for me was:
1. Temporarily disabling the antivirus and checking if OneNote syncs afterward.
2. Adding OneNote to the antivirus exception list to ensure it can function smoothly without interference.
Disabling the antivirus temporarily proved that the software was the issue, so adding it to the exception list became a long-term solution.

A simple yet often overlooked solution is to ensure that all your operating system and apps are up to date. Here’s how you can check this:
1. Go to the Mac App Store and look for any pending updates for OneNote.
2. Check System Preferences > Software Update to ensure macOS is fully updated.
3. Restart your Mac after all updates are completed.
Keeping everything up-to-date often resolves these types of issues.