Learning OneNote from Scratch

Send content from applications to OneNote using the print option. Select OneNote as the printer, then choose a location in OneNote to save the exported content from Microsoft Word.

Manage deletions in OneNote by using the recycle bin and history, and disable history on a notebook to prevent deleted items from appearing in history or the recycle bin.

Master pasting options in OneNote from web pages, including keeping the source formatting, blending OneNote default formatting with source styles, and choosing keep text only for plain text pastes.

Choose screen clipping from the insert tab to capture a region in OneNote; the app minimizes and you drag to select, inserting it with a timestamp.

Insert pictures from your computer into OneNote by using the insert tab and the explorer window. Select a supported file like JPG, then insert to add images to your notes.

Learn to insert online pictures in OneNote by using the insert tab, choosing online pictures, and searching with Bing, with options to filter Creative Commons or copyright images.

Resize the picture in OneNote by pulling from the left, right, top, bottom, or corners of its bounding box, and drag the box to move the image.

Add attachments to OneNote by using the insert tab to select file attachment and insert as a printout or attached file, then double-click to open the file directly.

Record audio notes in OneNote by using the inset tab's record audio option, then pause, stop, and replay clips with skip controls for quick navigation.

Learn to format plain text in OneNote with bold, italics, underline, strike-through, subscript, superscript, colors, alignment, spacing, fonts, headings, and clear formatting.

Master the format painter in OneNote to copy exact text formatting across selections. Learn how single click and double click keep the painter active and apply color and style efficiently.

Learn to create and customize bullets and numbering in OneNote, including sublists with tab indentation, different bullet styles, and auto-number formats, with built-in spell checker.

Learn to use OneNote's spell checker: red underlines flag errors, right-click for suggestions to replace, undo changes; access spelling and grammar with green underlines from the review tab.

Learn to apply heading styles and quick gallery styles in OneNote from scratch, using heading levels, citations, code blocks, and normal text to organize notes.

Insert and manage tables in one note using the insert tab, choose rows and columns, place the table, or create a linked Excel spreadsheet to edit the contents.

Modify tables in OneNote from scratch by adding, deleting, and inserting rows and columns, and using cut, paste, and right-click options to manage cells.

Format tables in one note by selecting a table, using the tables tab to hide borders, shade cells, center titles, toggle header rows, and apply custom colors.

Sort table data in OneNote by quantity, item name, or price using ascending or descending orders. The header row stays fixed while the data rearranges accordingly.

Learn to customize OneNote proofing: ignore uppercase, numbers, and internet addresses; add words to custom dictionaries and enable autocorrect, including examples like Udemy.

Navigate the OneNote user interface to toggle the ribbon, switch tabs, access full-screen or docked views, and use the triangle icon for tabs only.

Modify one note's appearance by selecting a base color in the view tab, applying color per section, and adjusting paper size, orientation, margins, and grid lines for printing.

Learn to create linked notes in OneNote by linking Microsoft Word documents, selecting a location, saving, and managing (unlinking) links in quick notes.

Learn to locate information quickly by searching inside a OneNote notebook, using the search section to type a word and highlight results, then close to return.

Create and customize tags in OneNote by using the home tab to customize tags, assign symbols and colors, name your tag, and apply it to selected text.

Explore using OneNote templates to format notes quickly and consistently. Access academic and business templates from the insert tab to create organized notes with fields like summary and topic.

Learn how to create and save a template in OneNote, name it, store it under my templates, and apply it to a new section.

Learn to set a default template for a OneNote section so new pages automatically apply the lecture notes template, simplifying page creation.

Learn how to customize paper size, orientation, and margins in OneNote to optimize printing and organization of note pages.

Select an image in one note and, via right-click, set it as a background graphic with the 'picture as background' option, making the image fixed until you uncheck it.

Insert and edit Excel spreadsheets in OneNote by selecting existing files or creating new ones, editing data, and saving updates that reflect inside OneNote.

Master the pen and highlighter in the draw tab to draw and highlight, switch to the type tool, then use lasso select, pan, and laser eraser with color and thickness.

Insert and work with shapes inside your nodes using the draw tab, selecting rectangles, lines, triangles, or markers, and resize with corner handles or the type tool to adjust arrows.

Convert handwriting to type in OneNote by selecting handwriting with the lasso tool and applying ink to text to turn it into editable content.

Learn how the into shape tool converts freehand drawings into proper shapes in OneNote, turning circles, squares, triangles, and ovals with pen input.

Explore ink to math in the draw tab to convert handwritten formulas into digital math. Edit by erasing, selecting, and correcting, then insert the final expression into your main notes.

Learn how to insert and customize equations in OneNote using the insert tab, equation editor, presets, ink equations, fractions, scripts, radicals, and other math symbols.

Lock the drawing mode to keep drawing, enable snap to grid for precise placement, and view the grid with rule lines to create circles in a 9 by 9 space.

Access and manage note versions in OneNote via the history tab, compare dates, delete revisions, and disable or re-enable history at the notebook level.

Learn how to password protect OneNote sections, set and verify passwords, and manage locks and backups. Adjust security options to auto lock and control access for enhanced note security.

Configure audio and video recording settings in OneNote by selecting input sources and codecs. Adjust formats and bitrate for desired quality, such as line in and kilobits per second.

Learn to translate text in OneNote using the review translate feature and the mini translator. Auto-detect languages and insert translated text into your notes.

Access immersive reader from the view tab to read notes in a distraction-free page, customize text size and style, grammar options, pixel dictionary, translations, and voice settings to read aloud.

Learn to enable the quick access toolbar in OneNote, customize the ribbon, and create a Udemy tab with commands like send as PDF for fast access.

Use the thesaurus in the review tab, select a word, and insert synonyms like study, absorb, acquire, or cram into your OneNote notes.

Use automatic shapes in OneNote's draw tab to convert pen or marker sketches into shapes such as square, circle, triangle, diamond, and parallelogram, adjustable in size and thickness.

Export notes from OneNote by using the file menu to export, then select the current piece, section, or entire notebook in formats like OneNote, Word, PDF, or single-file web-based formats.

Save your notes to OneDrive by going to file, signing into your Microsoft account, and selecting OneDrive under across devices; the notebook updates to the new location.

Share your OneNote notebook with others by entering an email address and assigning edit or view permissions, or generating a share link, while password protection keeps confidential data secure.

Share OneNote notes with others and set email-based permissions, then collaborate in real time as edits sync across users and devices.

Explore how to filter by authors and display settings in OneNote, view edits in the history tab, sort by date, and toggle author visibility to find content.

Learn to send a OneNote note by email or as an attachment via the send menu, using a default email client like Outlook, exporting as password-protected or unprotected rich HTML.

Explore how OneNote connects with Outlook tasks, creating tasks from notes with dates, while deleting in OneNote won't remove Outlook tasks; delete them in Outlook to remove there.

Learn how to insert Outlook meeting details into OneNote by selecting a meeting from the calendar and clicking insert details to capture the information as a note.

learn to create and organize notes in OneNote using notebooks, sections, key points, and summaries, store on OneDrive, and export to PDF or Word for sharing.