Setting Up OneNote For Note Taking | Windows OneNote Users

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The benefits of digital note-taking when it comes to using OneNote are endless. Today we uncover, a few pro-tips to help improve your productivity and efficiency with using Windows OneNote.
Setting up quick commands in OneNote will speed up your note taking abilities. If you are using OneNote for digital planning you will see the benefits of being able to quick job from your pen tool, to highlighting text or switching to the lasso so you can move, copy or resize a selection.
If you are just starting to use OneNote for digital planning or note-taking or you are a long time user, this set up method will benefit your workflow.
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Video Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:00 Introducing Windows 11
1:20 Opening OneNote / Setting up Notebook
2:15 Opening Key2Success Notebook in OneNote
2:46 Setting up User Preferences for Digital Planning
3:45 OneNote Commands for Note-Taking
4:20 Favorite Pens and Highlighters
8:10 Side by Side OneNote Digital Planning
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[@beverly10]

Oh, your contents are really heaven-sent! Many thanks! I just bought a Galaxy Book2Pro360 & in transition to digital notetaking so I can declutter my room from papers! I hope I can be a lot more organized this time😁

[@msand63]

Thank you for the video Brandon. I like the suggestion to add page templates and the new window to the quick access tool bar. I've also added the Shapes command and the Lasso select command to my own quick access tool bar.

[@bodendorfer]

Good choices! I use the lasso tool as well from time to time.

[@chaskinsnc]

Great presentation Branden. I have reviewed your PDF Planner and really like the layout. Especially coming from using Full FOcus planner for a few years. I created my own for a few years for OneNote but you have added a few more details that I appreciate including expenses. I would love to see a video on how you manage your planner with Email, Task manager. I have to use Windows 365 for work and must use Outlook. Keep up the great work.

[@bodendorfer]

Chuck thanks for the comments. I think this video would show you some of my preferred tips for using the system. Take a look. Feel free to connect with us on our website via chat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2O9hIWufq5giqc

[@sierrasicard4593]

So much valuable information I immediately went back and watched it a second time to really make sure i caught everything!

[@TheWid]

I Like the side by side notebooks. Didn’t know you could do that.

[@kjaydub]

When you’re just trying to get better at your job and immediately recognize the person doing the tutorial lives in your hometown. Thanks Branden!

[@yasminelsobky3034]

I like the " ? " question option in onenote, but it is only one type of question. Is there any way to create an mcq rather than open ended question? I usually add the PowerPoint slides on the onenote but unfortunately it usually uploaded in huge size. I kept selecting each slide to size it down because there is no option to select all then size it down. I'm wondering if there is a way to set certain size frame for the uploaded ppt slides. Or any other solution that will help me to keep importing ppt slides in a reasonable size. Is there a way to connect between similar information across notebooks ? As if i'm mentioning something from another section or another notebook! How to get a list of plug ins or adds-in for onenote?

[@alejandrodelavega9857]

Very good but could be misleading for someone totally new to OneNote. I say this because the newbies don’t realize that your Key2success pdf isn’t really OneNote. This video should really explain this distinction. For the purpose of explaining the use of OneNote you shouldn’t confuse things by using your Key2success. Just a thought.

[@bodendorfer]

Thanks for the take away. We generally publish the videos for those that use our system. Therefore there is some assumption on our end that you are using the planner. However, majority of the tips are designed for anyone using the planner for digital planning. Thats are goal with the channel is to improve productivity for those that note take.

[@m.ferashida7422]

I have never undertand how is the planner insterted in onenote tho....

[@sgarcata]

I'm not a totally new ON user, but honestly at 02:40 I was totall confused. My ON doesn't look anything like that. Where do I start at the beginning?

[@gerardofernandez8373]

Does this connects with google calendar or similar? When you receive meeting invites, can they be sync to this system? Thanks!

[@IAmDanMillen]

I notice you are using the full office version of one note. Windows also has One Note for windows 10 which seems to have much more limited features but a way better less cluttered more touch oriented UI. Do you have a preference?

[@bodendorfer]

I personally like the full version. I like having the additional features.

[@TheSalinaseas]

How do you get the full version of One Note?

[@erikn8047]

So where do you get these awesome calendar templates? I tried googling, but nothing seems to come close to the ones you are using, which I like way better than the ones the Google results show me.

[@bodendorfer]

@Erik Thanks for the comment. Happy to hear you like the planner. You can find the planner through our website. Here is the link: OneNote Planner Shop: bit.ly/3H0n6j5

[@guozhong479]

Thanks for sharing.Do you know how to modify the background of OneNote page?

[@bodendorfer]

The background is set. But you can overlay other content.

[@tanyamccarte4303]

Thank you!

[@bodendorfer]

You are welcome

[@mohammadmehdiayati6216]

thank you so much Brandon, I really like this video

[@bodendorfer]

Glad to hear. What featured did you like the best.

[@carolinaescobar4763]

This was amazing!

[@garydurbin845]

I like your digital planner you showed in the video. Is this a program or something you would be willing to share.

[@bodendorfer]

Thanks for your interest. Yes you can find the planner for onenote on our website, here is the link: OneNote Planner Shop: bit.ly/3H0n6j5

[@tactical88617]

Morning love your video's but confused on which one to purchase, I have a note 10 plus and Galaxy Tab s7 and will eventually get the fold 4, was thinking about the Samsung notes but I also have a windows version, was wondering if I'm better off using the Samsung notes instead of one note?

[@bodendorfer]

Samsung Notes is great and if you are syncing it across one or two Samsung devices, its works well. Keep in mind with Samsung Notes, you will not be able to access our plans on your windows device. When it comes to using a system that works with multiple devices across different platforms, onenote is the clear choice.

[@johnfhappy]

Thank you realy good video. I have a question could I open OneNote with gmail account?

[@joebloomquist7025]

Great tips! I really like to quick access and lasso tools. Of course I also like that you used an MS Surface for the demo. :) Thanks Brandon!

[@InnerProp]

New window is a big new idea for me. How do you get a lined page that you can use by typing on the lines? My biggest pet peeve about OneNote is that I almost exclusively use typed text. I NEVER write in it and almost never put attachments in it. I can't find a way to make a stable, uniform page for typing in.

[@bodendorfer]

So our planner that we have has been designed so that you can type in the lines. You can get the planner with the note lines at any edition level. Here is the store where you can see, also make sure to look up the video on how to "snap to grid".OneNote Planner Shop: bit.ly/3H0n6j5

[@MaxHaghighi]

I didn't find it, but have you done a video on using OneNote and your planner on the Surface Duo?

[@bodendorfer]

Yes I have. On the first generation. I will be posting a video on the 2nd generation next week.

[@MaxHaghighi]

@@bodendorfer Thank you. I will be ordering the 2022 planner on the next couple of weeks.

[@bodendorfer]

Great to hear. Welcome to the community

[@AhmedAli-ye3zv]

good tips.. how I can share section OR Page with other users. for example: I want to share a PAGE with my group and everybody can edit on that page.

[@bodendorfer]

Here is a video we shared on how to share your information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGivaJuiibZ7apY

[@kimberlyguillen7324]

Sadly I haven't been able to update my Windows to Windows 11😡😡 drivers not updating either. I will try thus to see if I can get this working with what I have available.

[@jonsnow3513]

Thanks

[@bodendorfer]

Welcome, which of the tips do you see the most helpful?

[@rhythmgupta1615]

hey nice video, which laptop are u using

[@bodendorfer]

in this video I am using a surface pro.

[@realestateagentlanaparks]

Day 1 of exploring OneNote. How do I get the NOTES layout? Is that something I need to purchase from your site? Also, do you have a series of videos which are labeled by Steps? Thank you.

[@bodendorfer]

Yes the planner can be found here: OneNote Planner Shop: bit.ly/3H0n6j5 As far as training, series one is where I suggest people start. Here is the link: K2S Training Resources: bit.ly/3fzH0ou

[@user-gr2bd8ck9d]

How did you make the background that looks like a notebook?

[@ai4gk]

Yeah, me three.

[@ajana2424]

Its just a picture added in

[@famercad]

Great Branden, How do you get this onenote template page?

[@bodendorfer]

Thanks for the interest. You can find the planner here. OneNote Planner Shop: bit.ly/3H0n6j5

[@dbusch67]

Where do you get the calendar template?

[@bodendorfer]

Great question. If you are looking to use our planner with OneNote, please follow this link: OneNote Planner Shop: bit.ly/3yRtjKl

[@alicemaria4099]

hi, I am trying to change the tab layout from the left side. however, on the desktop, I don't have "file" in the browser there is "file" but no "option" am I missing something? I don't like all on the left layout HELP!

[@alicemaria4099]

nevermind I need to download the newer version

[@thewaymarketing9682]

I am a OneNote user but use Raindrop to organize my bookmarks. What is the best way to use OneNote for bookmark organization so I can get off of Raindrop?

[@bodendorfer]

I would look at building sections, and then use hashtags. Also you can building an an index with hyperlinks.

[@hakanaktug-ip1hf]

I have "new sections" and "new pages" in total i have 50 pages for each project/protocol etc. I need to learn "how can i put reminder for those pages" for exp: i need to check "section abc>page12" per week and "section 3> page 3" one in a 2 week time.

[@kkb5418]

Webclipper for Android onenote?

[@jojobaba754]

Why does my OneNote look so different?? I don’t know what version it is as it’s on my work account, but I can’t seem to find a compatible version for my learning??!! PLEASE HELP!!!

[@laurengoodchild5979]

Mines the same! Mines on my work account and looks so different. I think I read in a previous comment that is has limited functions

[@jojobaba754]

@@laurengoodchild5979 yeah I think you’re right! What a pain lol

[@jharbin07]

How did you make the planner template

[@bodendorfer]

We have custom designed the planning system. The system is designed to increase your productivity, open up your plate to achieve more of your goals that you envision for yourself, personally and professionally.

[@brendatrevino4320]

How come when I click on my notes, the home setting turns gray . The one with file , insert, draw , history

[@bodendorfer]

Those settings are only available when you are in text mode and not available in the draw mode of the app.

[@angelTeyes]

Where’s the Planner?

[@bodendorfer]

You can learn about the planner here: OneNote Planner Shop: bit.ly/3H0n6j5

[@himanshumanke753]

One note version?

[@bodendorfer]

Yes OneNote. Do you have questions?

[@kocmoctube]

Looks as the oone presented is OneNot for Windows and that is going away. OneNote (part of office 365 will stay)

[@bodendorfer]

The applications are coming together. Everything in the video to our knowledge will work with the new released program.

[@sara8M]

Each time I used the app my laptop got slower in performance

[@bodendorfer]

each time you used onenote your laptop got slower? What did you do to correct it? Not sure OneNote would cause that issue unless it was using a lot of resources to sync over new content, however that would only be temporary.

[@sara8M]

@@bodendorfer yah the lagging and my screen turn into black it starting 3 months ago, And I'm just using little resources and delete step by step. I tried to fix it by displaying the unnecessary features in OneNote but still suffering when I'm studying.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

None of this bears any resemblance whatsoever to the most recent version of onenote

[@bodendorfer]

For those that are keeping up to date with the latest updates, your statement is true. We have published a couple of newer videos. However we will do a new one when the full version releases this fall.

[@Bob-Fields]

👎👎 Is this video for OneNote or for the Surface laptop? I can't with all the product placement.

[@pfoggin]

"Go ahead", repeated far too many times

[@thebeatles9]

onenote is the best and worst software. it's been out for 20 years and has the same design. its simple and wont add new features. but what it does it does GREAT. it's hard to migrate out of a platform that does inking / linked notes / audio syncing / ink tags

[@Lloyd.B.]

Do you have any idea how Microsoft has managed to be so hideously uneconomical with file sizes on OneDrive?.. I have a Notebook, and the .onepkg file is 25mb - that same notebook is 200mb in the "Auto save" folder - and ends up 450mb! on OneDrive?.... What on earth is that about?.. That 25mb file has ALL the data the 450mb file has!.. This is absurd, and annoying, because it looks like if I use OneNote and OneDrive I could well run out of my free 5gb OneDrive storage with ONE notebook... >.

[@bodendorfer]

I am not sure how to answer your question. I generally only use 200 to 300 MBs per year and I consider myself a heavy planner user.

[@Lloyd.B.]

@@bodendorfer Something is bugged. Apparently the notebook files on OneDrive don't clean themselves up of useless data, at least sometimes ... So if you delete something out of the notebook the file size doesn't go down like it should.

[@bodendorfer]

I believe it takes 30 days before the files are actually removed. You may want to empty your recycling bin on OneDrive.

[@Lloyd.B.]

@@bodendorfer It's already empty. The notebook file is where the bloated data is.