Preface

I couldn't function without OneNote. Years ago, in an attempt to become a better role model for my students, and as an advocate of a paperless office, I started my journey with this program. Microsoft introduced OneNote in 2002 so that we could capture notes easily and effectively. This organizational power and ease of notetaking are what I want to share with you in this book. OneNote is a brilliant application, bundled with other Microsoft products but often overlooked.

In this book, I will not only help you understand the importance of OneNote, but I will also take you through how to use the program, step by step. You will learn how to create a notebook, enter information, categorize and search your notes, organize your notebook pages and sections, add shapes, videos, web clippings, documents, and emails, and much more. You will even find out how OneNote works best with other Microsoft programs, such as Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

So that you can succeed in adopting OneNote and benefit from all the time savings it can give you, I will also share with you how to make OneNote a habit, real-life examples of possible notebooks, and best practices for working with OneNote.

Armed with all this, I am confident you will start the journey with me and become a OneNote fan and advocate.