OneNote - Introduction

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1. What is Microsoft OneNote?

Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook that helps users capture, organize, and share notes across devices. It’s part of the Microsoft 365 suite and is ideal for personal note-taking, team collaboration, and project management. Unlike traditional word processors, OneNote allows free-form note-taking with text, images, audio, and more.

2. Understanding the OneNote Interface

The OneNote interface is structured like a physical notebook:

Notebooks: The top-level container for notes.
Sections: Tabs within a notebook, used to group related pages.
Pages: Individual notes within a section. The interface also includes a search bar, formatting toolbar, and navigation pane for easy access.

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3. Creating and Organizing Notebooks

To create a notebook:

Open OneNote and click File > New.
Choose a location (OneDrive is recommended for syncing).
Name your notebook and click Create.

Organizing tips:

Use sections for categories (e.g., Meetings, Projects).
Use pages for specific notes or topics.