Microsoft OneNote: Retirement of Loop components in OneNote for the web

It seems like never a week goes by without Microsoft announcing that some feature is getting retired or deprecated. This week, it’s the use of Loop components in OneNote for the web. Here’s the announcement by Microsoft. The main takeaway is that you won’t lose any data, however…

What and why

Microsoft is retiring support for Microsoft Loop components in OneNote for the web. After this change, users will no longer be able to insert Loop components while using OneNote for the web.

To support a smooth transition, existing Loop components on OneNote pages will not be removed and no data will be lost. Existing Loop components will be replaced with links that open the corresponding Loop pages, allowing users to continue accessing and editing their content. The full Loop component experience will continue to be available in the OneNote desktop app for Windows.

This change is intended to streamline the OneNote for the web experience while preserving access to existing Loop content.

Rollout schedule

Beginning in mid-September 2026 and expected to complete in mid-September 2026

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

• Users who access OneNote for the web and use Loop components.
• Users who have existing Loop components embedded in OneNote for the web.

Platforms and services

• OneNote for the web
• Microsoft Loop
• OneNote desktop app for Windows

What will happen

• Users will no longer be able to insert Loop components in OneNote for the web.
• Existing Loop components in OneNote for the web will be replaced with links to the corresponding Loop pages.
• Users can continue to access and edit their existing content through those links.
• The ability to work with Loop components will continue to be available in the OneNote desktop app for Windows.
• No customer data will be lost as part of this retirement.