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Microsoft OneNote

Course Overview

Microsoft OneNote

Gather thoughts and ideas and work with colleagues to develop projects and plan activities. 

Course Content

Module 1 - Revision of Intermediate Topics  

  • Getting Started with OneNote 
  • What is OneNote? 
  • Navigating the OneNote interface 
  • Creating, saving, opening and closing notebooks 
  • Creating pages, sections and groups 
  • Moving and deleting pages and sections
  • Working with subpages  
     

Module 2 - Creating and Formatting Notes 

  • Creating a note on a page  
  • Working with unfilled notes  
  • Copying and pasting note text 
  • Formatting text and applying styles  
  • Bulleted and numbered lists
  • Spell checking note text   

Module 3 - Adding Content to Notes Pages 

  • Creating and formatting tables
  • Adding screen clippings, pictures, video and audio files 
  • Recording video and audio files 
  • Adding time stamps, symbols and math equations 
  • Using the pen to write and draw  
  • Converting handwriting to text
  • Sending information to OneNote  

Module 4 - Automating and Sharing Notes 

  • Searching notebooks
  • Creating hyperlinks
  • Tagging notes 
  • Inserting outlook meetings 
  • Sending notes via e-mail 
  • Working with outlook tasks 
  • Creating notes in PDF format 
  • Creating a shared notebook  
  • Inviting others and synchronising
  • Previewing and printing notes  

Module 5 - Using Stationery and Templates 

  • Creating and using templates
  • Page setup, paper size and margins
  • Page background options and graphics  

Module 6 - Research and Collaboration Tools 

  • Using the research pane
  • Translating text with the mini translator
  • Author indicators
  • Highlighting new content
  • View note history with versioning 

Module 7 - Customising the OneNote Environment 

  • Organising the user interface
  • Creating new windows
  • Customising display and e-mail options
  • Protecting passwords
  • Backup options  

Located at: Online and face-to-face

Course Start: View dates

Course length: 1 day

Course Code: STT0026

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Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

  • Open participant course: £195.00 per person (maximum 10 people)
  • Closed company course: £1,000.00 per course (maximum 10 people) 

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The course information on this page was last updated 08 April 2026.