Technology Training
Microsoft OneNote Online
Background Information Q & A
What is Microsoft OneNote?
OneNote is part of the Microsoft Office family used as a digital note-taking program. OneNote is the only app of the others that can be utilized across devices and across different platforms.
This training will focus on the online web app version through Office 365.
What does it do?
Don't think that text is the only option, either! You can use images, video links, handwritten notes, links to documents or a printout. You can add tables, graphs, and even record audio of yourself.
As teachers, we now have the option to create a Class Notebook!. Sweet. Students will have access t your notes and directions in a central location but most of their work will be completed privately in their own notebook within your class notebook.
How do I create a new notebook?
- Login to Office 365
- Go to the app launcher (top left), select OneDrive
- Click on NEW to select OneNote notebook
- Name your file
What are the Menus?
The HOME menu includes many familiar for formatting.
The INSERT menu includes familiar items plus file attachments!
The VIEW menu gives the option to see the authors.
How do I add content?
How do I save?
I am ready to share, now what?
- Click on the SHARE at the top right.
- A pop up box appears. You have the option to invite others, get a link, and amend the share list.
- When you invite people, you add names in the first text field. The names will automatically populate to select.
- Choose EDIT or VIEW.
- If you want to share by providing a link, select the second option to the left of the box.
- Select the visibility and time length you will keep the link active an your notebook active.
Retrieving a File
- To open a file, LOGIN to your Office 365
- GO to the App Launcher
- Select your OneDrive
- SELECT your file to open
Retrieving a Shared File
- To open a file shared with you, LOGIN to your Office 365
- The first time, you open the file, click on the BLUE link in the email sent to you.
- If you have opened it before, GO to your OneDrive and click on SHARED WITH ME.
Cynthia L. Piña
District Technology Trainer/Specialist @ Laredo ISD
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