Microsoft Retires ‘Save Emails to OneNote’ Feature; Introduces ‘Send to OneNote’ as Replacement

Microsoft Discontinues ‘Save Emails to OneNote’ Feature, Recommends ‘Send to OneNote’ Integration

Microsoft has officially retired the ‘Save Emails to OneNote’ feature as of March 2025, a decision attributed to its declining usage and performance issues reported by users. This feature previously allowed users to forward emails directly to their OneNote notebooks via the [email protected] address.

Transition to ‘Send to OneNote’ in Outlook

In place of the retired feature, Microsoft recommends utilizing the ‘Send to OneNote’ function integrated within Outlook. This feature streamlines the process of saving emails to OneNote:

1. Open the desired email in Outlook.
2. Click on the Apps icon located in the email toolbar.
3. Select ‘OneNote’ from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose the destination notebook or section where the email should be saved.

This integrated approach offers a more seamless experience compared to the previous method.

User Reactions and Community Feedback

The OneNote community has exhibited mixed reactions to this change. While some users expressed disappointment, stating they heavily relied on the feature, others acknowledged its declining reliability over the past year, making the transition to the new method a practical move.

Looking Ahead

As Microsoft continues to refine its services, users are encouraged to adapt to the ‘Send to OneNote’ feature within Outlook. This change aims to provide a more integrated and efficient workflow for managing emails within the OneNote ecosystem.