Best Practices for OneNote

Adopting best practices for OneNote will elevate this application to one of the best tools in your toolkit. The way you structure your notes, seamlessly incorporate files and images, and effortlessly share notebooks can truly make a significant impact.

OneNote will transform the way you take notes. Say goodbye to conventional methods of note taking. Say hello to a versatile and revolutionary experience. 

Used the right way, OneNote will make you more productive than you thought possible.

Here is a list of best practices to make your OneNote notebooks more effective.

Best Practice 1: Use sections and pages effectively

Just like a traditional notebook or binder with sections to divide information, a OneNote notebook can have sections.

Use sections to categorize your notes, for example, one section for work, and another for personal.

Within sections, use pages for specific topics or projects.
Name your sections and pages clearly and consistently for easy navigation.

Right click in the appropriate column to add a section or a page.

See our example Health and Safety notebook (1) below. With many sections (2) and many pages (3) within each section.

OneNote Best Practices example of sections

Best Practice 2: Embed files and images

OneNote allows you to embed files and images directly into your notes.

Keep all your related information in one place! It’s easy to access and view together.

To start, simply drag pictures or files onto the OneNote page!

Best Practice 3: Collaborate with others by sharing notebooks

OneNote allows you to collaborate with others in real-time. Share your OneNote notebooks with team members, fellow colleagues, or project members.

One way to easily share a notebook is to create a notebook tab within a Microsoft Teams channel. If you are not using Teams, you can also look for the Share button at the top right corner of your notebook screen, and invite people that way.

Best Practice 4: Use tags and to-do lists

Use tags to quickly categorize your notes and make them easier to find.
Create to-do lists and checklists to keep track of tasks and prioritize your work. 

Ctrl-1 will add a To Do box in front of the current line you are on within your OneNote notebook.

Best Practice 5: Use the search function

OneNote search box

OneNote has a powerful search function that allows you to quickly find what you’re looking for.

You can search keywords, tags and other relevant information, within one notebook or throughout all your notebooks.

These are just a few of the best practices for using Microsoft OneNote. OneNote is a powerful program. Set up your notebooks so that you can be more organized, efficient and productive! Work Smarter with Microsoft OneNote.

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