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No "Export" option shown when trying to export a OneNote notebook from OneNote web

charlie arehart 60 Reputation points
2025-10-27T03:52:07.03+00:00

I'm trying to export a OneNote notebook from OneNote web, following the instructions offered by MS. Yet when i right-click on the notebook (from the main page list of them), the only option offered is "open", not "export". While the docs say one can't export from "OneDrive (work or school)", mine is indeed a Personal (family) account, not work or school.

Is there some known solution for this that I am not seeing? FWIW, I am ultimately wanting the kind of ".zip" export that is offered only online. On the desktop app, there is no zip option; the closest it offers (for exporting a notebook only) is a .onepkg filetype (which is a zip or .one files).

The challenge is that I'm wanting to import the notebook into an app (joplin) that offers import of onenote files as a zip (which it documents needs to be done from the OneNote web UI) but not the .onepkg format.

But let's not focus on that app or my goal to transfer notes: my focus in this request is about how the MS instructions don't match the UI that I am experiencing in the OneNote web ui.

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  1. Alex-L 1,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-27T10:22:35.3466667+00:00

    Hi charlie arehart,

    Thanks for your post in the Microsoft Q&A Forum!

    I understand that you’re unable to right-click to export your notebooks, and I appreciate you bringing this up. Other users have reported similar issues, so you’re not alone.

    The best next step is to share your feedback through the OneNote app so our internal team can work on resolving this. Here’s how:

    1. Open the OneNote app.
    2. Click on Help (or the ? icon) in the top-right corner.
    3. Select Feedback from the menu.
    4. Choose Report a Problem and describe the issue clearly.
    5. Submit your feedback.

    I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

    Have a great day!

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