Get started with OneNote (Windows 10)

  • 15 minutes

This video guides you through what you can do with OneNote for Windows 10 and how you can get started, including:

  • What OneNote is
  • The different functions of OneNote
  • The content you can use with OneNote
  • How OneNote is organized
  • How you create your own personal OneNote notebook
  • How to create sections and pages

Activity

Try creating your own personal notebook to practice what you learn in this module. Once you create your notebook, add at least one new section and one new page.

Reflection

A great way to learn how to use OneNote is to use it personally first.

Consider:

  • What personal uses of OneNote would be helpful for you?
  • What are some ways you could organize your sections and pages?
  • What features will you find most useful?

Application alley

You can create notebooks for personal and professional use. Consider creating a notebook for:

  • Your household Keep track of budgets, purchases, holiday shopping lists, children's activities, and more.
  • Recipe notebook Collect all your favorite recipes in one place so you can easily access them when you're out shopping and when you're cooking.
  • Lesson planner Organize materials and resources for all of your units in one notebook.
  • Professional development Keep track of all your training materials and take-a-ways.