check before: 2025-11-15
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, OneNote, Windows
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
User impact, Retirement
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Summary:
The "Refresh all on page" button in OneNote's Meeting Details pane will be retired between November 15 and December 15, 2025. Users can update meeting info by selecting the meeting again from the right pane. No admin action is needed; notify users and update documentation accordingly.
Details:
[Introduction]
To streamline the user experience and reduce redundancy, we are retiring the Refresh all on page button from the Meeting Details pane in OneNote for Windows. Users will still be able to insert updated meeting information by selecting the meeting again from the right pane. This change aligns with our efforts to simplify the interface and reduce confusion around meeting updates.
[When this will happen:]
We will begin retiring the Refresh all on page button starting November 15, 2025, and expect to complete the rollout by December 15, 2025.
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Created:
2025-10-14
updated:
2025-10-14
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Removal of Refresh Button
Users will no longer have a direct method to refresh meeting details, potentially leading to confusion and frustration during meetings.
- roles: End Users, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-the-retirement-of-refresh-all-on-page-button-in/ba-p/123456
Increased User Training Needs
Users will require additional training to adapt to the new method of updating meeting details, which may lead to temporary productivity loss.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/one-note-user-experience-improvements/
Documentation Updates
Internal documentation will need to be revised to reflect the removal of the button, which may lead to inconsistencies if not updated promptly.
- roles: Documentation Specialists, IT Administrators
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/one-note-documentation-123456
User Experience Disruption
The change may disrupt the workflow of users accustomed to the existing functionality, leading to a negative user experience.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/15/the-impact-of-user-experience-on-productivity/
Potential Increase in Support Tickets
The removal of the button may lead to an increase in support requests as users seek help with the new process.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-reduce-it-support-tickets/
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft is making a change to OneNote for Windows by retiring the "Refresh all on page" button in the Meeting Details pane. This button, which some users might be familiar with, will no longer be available between November 15 and December 15, 2025. Instead of using this button to update meeting information, users will now need to select the meeting again from the right pane to refresh the details.
Think of this change like updating a webpage. Previously, you might have used a refresh button to reload the page and see the latest content. Now, imagine that instead of hitting refresh, you simply navigate to the page again to see the updates. This is similar to how users will now update meeting details in OneNote. By selecting the meeting again, the latest information will be automatically inserted.
This change is designed to simplify the interface and reduce confusion. It will happen automatically, so no action is needed from administrators. However, it's important to inform users about this new method and update any training materials or documentation that mention the old refresh button. By doing so, users can smoothly transition to the new process without any disruption.
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