New Features added to OneNote 2024 LTSC vs. OneNote 2021 LTSC in 2024

2024-10-07 18:36

OneNote 2021 LTSC

OneNote 2021 LTSC was generally released on September 16, 2021 with version number 2108.
At that time, due to Microsoft's repeated decisions, OneNote 2021 was only a slightly modified package release of OneNote 2016 in a hurry, with almost no added features.
Once OneNote 2021 LTSC is released, no new features will be added. To this day, its version number is still 2108.
But the build number is changing all the time, indicating that it is patched all the time.
October 12, 2021 Version 2108 (Build 14332.20145) -> September 10, 2024 Version 2108 (Build 14332.20771)

OneNote 2024 LTSC

OneNote 2024 LTSC was generally announced on September 16, 2024 with version number 2408.
On that day, OneNote 2024 LTSC = OneNote 2021 Consumer Version = OneNote 365.
This time, OneNote (OneNote 365) in Microsoft 365 will be released as OneNote 2024 LTSC up to version 2408.
Once OneNote 2024 LTSC is released, no new features will be added. To this day, its version number is still 2408.
But the build number is changing all the time, indicating that it is patched all the time.

OneNote 2024 Consumer Retail Edition

On October 1, 2024, the consumer version of OneNote 2024 will be released with version number 2408.
On October 6, 2024, the version number became 2409. New features have been added (Fountain Pen, Brush Pen)
OneNote 2024 Consumer Edition = OneNote 365。

Only the new features of the LTSC version are discussed here.

Home Tab

OneNote 2024 LTSC	OneNote 2021 LTSC

Meeting Details: It becomes a web page type function, and the function can only be used if it is connected to the Microsoft website. Copilot: Intelligent AI Q&A generation. Web page type function, which can only be used if you are connected to the Internet.	Meeting Details: Connect directly with the local Outlook client software.

Draw Tab

OneNote 2024 LTSC	OneNote 2021 LTSC

The Draw tab has changed a lot, replacing the old pen style with a pen from OneNote UWP. Pen: add Highlighter, laser Pointer. Ruler: Convenient for drawing straight lines. Automatic Shapes: Automatically optimizes hand-drawn shapes into standard shapes. Math Assistant: Perform numerical calculations based on handwritten math formulas. Ink Replay: Replay the handwritten track for easy teaching. Ink Help: Help tutorial on how to use handwriting, gestures.	Old-fashioned drawing tabs inherited from OneNote 2016

View Tab

OneNote 2024 LTSC	OneNote 2021 LTSC

Tabs Layouts: Vertical tabs and horizontal tabs. Immersive Reader: It can play the content of the page with sound. Web-based functionality. Switch Background: Toggle the main OneNote interface to dark mode.	There is only a horizontal tab layout, no vertical tab layout.

Class Notebook Tab

OneNote 2024 LTSC	OneNote 2021 LTSC

Class Notebook tab: A collection of features for OneNote Class Notebook.	To use of class notebooks in OneNote 2021 LTSC, you need to install an add-in separately to implement it.

OneNote Options Window

OneNote 2024 LTSC

OneNote 2021 LTSC

General

Enable Class Notebook

Display

Horizontal tab options are categorized. These options are not available when the main interface is in a vertical tab state.

Meeting Details

Enable the new meeting details. The new meeting details will add content across Microsoft 365, including Loop meeting notes and AI-generated content in Teams meetings.

Advanced

Remove: Disable hardware graphics acceleration

No “Meeting Details” page.

Advanced

Disable hardware graphics acceleration

Simplified Ribbon and Classic Ribbon

OneNote 2024 LTSC	OneNote 2021 LTSC

OneNote 2024 LTSC can switch between the simplified ribbon and the classic ribbon.	OneNote 2021 LTSC doesn't have simplified ribbon.

Full Page View

OneNote 2024 LTSC	OneNote 2021 LTSC

OneNote 2024 LTSC has a floating pen toolbar in full-page view	OneNote 2021 LTSC does not have a pen toolbar in full-page view