

Just preface the name of these sections with a numeral to make sure it’s always at the top of the list (assuming you are sorting OneNote pages alphabetically). Keep the organization structure but add specific ongoing pages for homework assignments and project brainstorms. That setup will get messy quickly, though, so we recommend settling on a strategy that falls somewhere in the middle. For example, you could use one page to create checklists for each day’s homework assignment, one for taking notes, and one for brainstorming project ideas. After all, other areas of your life can benefit from effective note-taking skills, too.Īlternatively, since there is no practical limit to page sizes in OneNote, you could just endlessly update one page with related information. For more general note-taking advice, check out our tips for managing your notes. These capabilities are certainly education-focused, but they require coordination with the instructor. One feature I don't cover is OneNote's Class Notebook (Opens in a new window) tools. Parents can follow these same guidelines to organize notes for children too young to do so themselves. Whether you use an old or different version of OneNote a different note-taking app, such as Evernote or Bear or whatever solution your office suite provides, you can apply many of the same organization strategies I discuss below. Note that you can download a free version of OneNote (Opens in a new window) that does not require a Microsoft subscription, but that app lacks some features of the for-pay version. I picked OneNote-specifically the OneNote for Windows 10 app, which requires a Microsoft 365 account-for this guide because it's cross-platform, flexible, supports many input types (such as touch, handwriting, and stylus), and syncs to an excellent cloud storage service (OneDrive). Why Choose OneNote for a Paper Notebook Replacement? A digital note-taking app doesn't suffer from any of these constraints. For example, traditional notebooks are susceptible to damage and loss, make it difficult to find specific notes, and have a finite and fixed number of pages. I grew up taking school notes by pen or pencil in physical notebooks and enjoyed the manual process, but there's no doubt that more modern digital note-taking solutions offer clear advantages over the old analog methods. (Photo: Shutterstock / BongkarnGraphic, Microsoft) How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
