Mastering OneNote: Detailed Guide for Quick and Understandable Note-Taking

What is OneNote?

This note-taking software was developed and published by Microsoft in 2003. Since 2014, it has been officially free for all platforms. From its launch to the present, the software is designed to be the perfect note-taking hub for users, offering features such as:

• Create notes with text, tables, drawings, images, audio files, and more.
• Organize and name note folders as you wish.
• Automatically save and sync note content with your Microsoft account.
• Share notes with other users or via email.
• Compatible with various platforms, from Windows 10 to macOS, Android, iOS, and iPad iOS.

How to Use OneNote to Create a Notebook

Firstly, search for the software using the 'Search' bar on your computer. If you haven't downloaded this tool yet, click on the link here (https://OneNote-windows-10.en.softonic.com/). Then, to start creating a notebook, follow these instructions:

Step 1: Click on your 'Notebook' icon in the bottom left corner and choose 'Add Notebook'.

Step 2: Enter a name for the note and select 'Create a notebook' – that's it. You'll see a new notebook displayed on the OneNote workspace.

Adding a New Page in OneNote

A notebook in the software can include multiple pages. On each page, you have the freedom to note down content as you wish and title it logically for easy retrieval. Here's how to use OneNote to add a new page in Microsoft OneNote:

Step 1: Select the notebook you want to add a page to. Click on the 'add page' button in the top-right corner of the screen > left-click twice on 'new section 1' to enter a new name.

Step 3: At the top of the page, enter a title to name the newly created page.

Using OneNote for Quick Notes

Creating quick notes in this software is incredibly simple. Just follow these 2 steps:

Step 1: Click on the notebook icon in the bottom left corner of the screen > select 'Quick Notes'.

Step 2: Click 'Add page' to create a new page and start jotting down notes instantly.

How to Add New Notes in OneNote

There are various ways to add new notes in the software, for example, you can 'add a notebook' - create a new note, or 'add page' - add a new note page. Besides, there's another way to use OneNote to add new notes quickly, which is:

Step 1: Click on the '+' sign behind your notebook to add a new note section. You can name the section and title it as you wish.

Step 2: Enter the note content into the blank space below the section. If you want to customize the note content, highlight the content, right-click, and choose options like font, font size, color, underline, etc.

Using OneNote to Attach Document Files

While note-taking, there are times when you want to insert a specific document into the software, so follow these 2 instructional steps:

Step 1: Click on the 'Insert' tab > choose 'file attachment' in OneNote.

Step 2: Now, you just need to search for the file you want to attach in your computer library and click 'Insert' – that's it.

Using OneNote for Quick Notes with Voice

In addition to typing content, users can record voice notes in OneNote. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Click on the 'Insert' tab > choose 'Transcribe' > further select 'Record Audio'.

Step 2: Speak into the microphone to have the software record the audio. You can stop recording when you finish the voice note.

How to Add Templates in OneNote

To make your notes look more impressive, you should use the available templates. Here, Mytour will guide you on how to use OneNote to add a new template to the OneNote note-taking interface, just follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the 'Insert' tab > select 'page templates' and then choose 'page templates'.

Step 2: Click on any template from the category you like and see the result on the note page.

How to Add Important Note Tags

Some notes in your OneNote notebook sometimes need prioritizing. Follow the instructions on how to use OneNote to mark important notes for priority whenever you access the software.

Step 1: Select the note entry you need to mark as important.

Step 2: In the 'Home' tab > click on 'Important' to mark a 'star' for the selected note.

How to Add Links in OneNote Content

To add links to any note content, you only need the following 2 steps. This method is similar to how you insert links for text in Word or Google Docs.

Step 1: Highlight the content you want to link > in the 'Insert' tab > click on 'Link'.

Step 2: Paste the link address into the 'Address' box in OneNote and click 'OK' to complete.

How to Use OneNote to Save Notes

The notes entered into this software are automatically saved. Therefore, you don't need to click 'save' like in Word. But if you want to share notes with others, follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Click on 'file' > select 'Share'.

Step 2: In the 'share' window that appears, choose the sharing mode (with everyone or specific individuals) > customize access rights (can edit or view only) > click 'Apply'.

Step 3: Click 'Copy link', then send the link to the person you want to share the OneNote note with.

Thus, this article guides you on effectively using OneNote on your PC. Make the most of the features in this software for online note-taking!