7 tips on how to get more out of Microsoft OneNote

OneNote - it's a great tool for taking notes, but, unfortunately, not often talk about it. In this program, there are more opportunities than most people think, unjustly depriving her attention. A few tips to help use OneNote more effectively as those who are not familiar with this Microsoft product, and those who are constantly in her work.

First: OneNote - a cool program

OneNote is included in the Microsoft Office programs, and has existed for about 10 years. Despite this, people still continue to explore it, and very often the program has become a real discovery. Here are a few things that attract visitors:

1. OneNote is similar to the electronic version of a notebook. It is possible to create an unlimited number of notebooks in them - different sections and section - pages. Pages within a notebook organized by color to make it easier to navigate.
2. The page can insert anything: images, audio, video, and files (just drag-and-ready). All this diversity can be placed in different parts of the page as you wish. You can add an audio recording on the other hand notes of the meeting and attach a photo next event.
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3. In OneNote is incredibly easy search: You can search for text in pictures and even audio and video as simple as handwritten notes. The program can read your handwriting without converting to text, although if desired it can also be done. Supports stylus - one of the main advantages of OneNote, which distinguishes it from Evernote, although for this you need a Tablet PC. Be that as it may, the version of OneNote 2013 allows you to write and draw with your finger.
4. The program can integrate with Outlook and other Microsoft Office programs.

Making quick notes without having to open the program

Two label programs help create new notes even faster. If you press Win + N, opens a small panel and Win + S screenshot make any part of the screen.

In Windows 8.1 for the screenshot must press Win + Shift + S. Quick notes are automatically stored in the «Unfiled Notes» section, and screenshots can be saved in any section.

Another feature - if you right-click the OneNote icon in the taskbar, you can start recording audio or appoint any other action: a quick note, or running OneNote screenshot.

Edit and format notes keyboard shortcut

You can quickly add tags to insert flags and notes special names shortcut keys. In fact, these combinations are many, but we shall only mention four of them, with which you can create a new note:

• Add a new page at the end of this section - Ctrl + N
• Add a new page below the tab on the same level - Ctrl + Alt + N
• Add a subpage below the current - Ctrl + Shift + Alt + N
• Make the current page a sub, or vice versa, move it to a higher level: Ctrl + Alt +] (right bracket) or Ctrl + Alt + [

Cutting the web page to be inserted into OneNote

If you have installed OneNote, in Internet Explorer appears two handy tools: "Send to OneNote» and «link in OneNote». The program maintains a web page, a time when you use it and adds its URL.

If you have long not using IE, you can insert a printout of the document from the browser using the panel "Send to OneNote».

Embed audio, video, mathematical formulas, links and more

As I mentioned above, one of the best features of OneNote - embedding support anything was that not only simplifies operation, but also the search. Feel free to experiment with the search. Here are a few ideas on how to use it:

• scan handwritten prescriptions;
• record lectures and then look them up on the key terms;
• add screenshots and search for text in them;

If you need to find something in the video and audio files, it can be found as follows: File> Options> Audio and Video

If you have a screen with a stylus, OneNote will help:

• paint "Mind Map";
• turn your scribbles into text;
• write notes on the cut or scanned pages;

Change the appearance, the better to work

In normal mode, you see all the laptops, tabs, sections and pages, but view the menu offers other options. F11 opens a full screen mode that will suit perfectly, if you are working with a note. The expanded work area help you focus on the work that is focused on something else, and mode "Lock desktop" perfect for simultaneous work with notes and browser.

Use templates and add-ons

Templates and add-ons extend the capabilities of OneNote. In the tab "Page Templates" you will see what you can work right now: templates for students to work and many others. You can also download templates from the beautiful site microsoft Office. The empty templates have even options to change the page size, for example, 3 × 5 for catalogs or postcards. If you frequently use the same type of document, you can customize the template to be applied to the page and save it to save time.

As with other office programs, OneNote to have several applications, such as free Onetastic, who works with applications of 2010 and 2013. With this application you can view the OneNote page on your calendar, crop and rotate images in the program to create custom macros, pages, sections, and more.

There is another useful addition - Outline, which is useful for cross-platform use. It takes notes taken in OneNote, and syncs them with your iPad or Mac. You can view the OneNote file format on your iPad and it will look just like a computer. there is free version this program and Outline + for $ 14.99.

Use with other Microsoft Office programs

If you constantly use Microsoft Office applications, OneNote will help speed up and simplify the work. In version 2013 the opportunity to insert a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, or even create them. In this case, the table will be edited in Excel, but any changes will be displayed in real time. Can also be added to form flowcharts Visio and simpler.

One of the most useful features - integration with Outlook. Next to any line on the page, OneNote, you can check the box and it will turn into Outlook task. Also, you can send the page to the preservation of the format to other users, and they will be able to read your notes, even if their device is not installed OneNote. Finally, you can transfer the notes of meetings with all the details from Outlook to OneNote.

These tips are only passing concern OneNote opportunities for organization of records, and if you do not have a favorite program notes, it might be worth it to try?

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