How to Repair OneNote Error “Invalid Notebook Name” in Windows 10

Users can create different notebooks and tag them directly in the OneNote app and save everything to the cloud in real-time. This gives users the ability to create and edit any notes they want. Recently, however, there have been several reports of the desktop version of the OneNote app giving an “Invalid Notebook Name” error when users try to create a new notebook.

There are a number of reasons why this might be the case, and we’ll look at them in this article.

What causes the OneNote error “Wrong notebook name”?

  • We researched this problem and found that this error can occur for a number of reasons, including an outdated version of OneNote and improper installation of OneNote.
  • If OneNote is outdated on your device, this could be the cause of the error. The latest updates offer additional features and bug fixes. Installing these updates can help you fix the error.
  • Another common cause of this error is the improper installation of OneNote on your computer.

How to resolve the OneNote error “Invalid notebook name”?


Restore the OneNote application

  1. Open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.
  3. Search for Microsoft Office.
  4. Right-click on it.
  5. Click Edit.
  6. Select Quick repair.
  7. Click Restore.
  8. Reboot your computer.
  9. If the quick fix doesn’t work, follow the same procedure, but select Repair Online.
  10. Reboot your computer and see if the error persists.

Stop the OneNote application process in Task Manager

  1. Close the Microsoft OneNote application first.
  2. On a Windows 10 computer, launch Task Manager.
  3. Click the Processes tab.
  4. Find Microsoft OneNote and select it.
  5. Click the End Task button.
  6. On a Mac, click the Apple menu.
  7. Click the Force Quit section.
  8. Select Microsoft OneNote.
  9. Click the Force Quit button.

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