| 1. Link Notes Across Sections and Pages | Create internal links to jump between related notes, sections, or notebooks for faster navigation — great for project mapping and study organization. | Right-click Page → Copy Link to Page → Paste in another note |
| 2. Use Tags for Advanced Organization | Add custom tags (To-Do, Important, Question, Idea) to quickly search and filter across notebooks. Combine with search filters for task tracking. | Home → Tags → Customize Tags |
| 3. Convert Handwritten Notes to Text | Turn handwritten content from stylus or touchscreen into editable text for cleaner documents. | Draw → Lasso Select → Ink to Text |
| 4. Record Audio Notes Linked to Written Notes | Record meeting or lecture audio directly into OneNote. Clicking on a note later plays the audio recorded at that time — ideal for revisiting discussions. | Insert → Audio Recording |
| 5. Use OneNote as a Digital Whiteboard | Draw diagrams, mind maps, or flowcharts using the Draw tab. You can convert ink shapes into perfect geometric shapes for a professional look. | Draw → Convert to Shapes |
| 6. Password-Protect Sensitive Sections | Secure notebooks containing confidential data (e.g., meeting notes or credentials) with encryption. | Right-click Section → Password Protect This Section → Set Password |
| 7. Insert Live Files, Spreadsheets, and PDFs | Embed live Excel sheets, PDFs, or documents that can be opened and edited directly within OneNote — keeping everything centralized. | Insert → File Printout / Spreadsheet / Attachment |
| 8. Use OneNote Web Clipper for Research | Save webpages, articles, or screenshots directly to OneNote with formatting intact. Ideal for study notes or project references. | Install OneNote Web Clipper → Clip to Notebook / Section |
| 9. Sync Notes Across All Devices with OneDrive | Ensure your notes are updated everywhere. You can access notebooks from any device using your Microsoft account. | File → Info → View Sync Status → Sync Now |
| 10. Create Page Templates for Consistency | Design reusable page templates for meetings, project tracking, or lesson plans to maintain a standard structure. | Insert → Page Templates → Save Current Page as Template |
