How To Use OneNote

When I stumbled across OneNote, I thought I had found a Pot Of Gold!

Even although I hadn't used the program before, I was amazed at how user friendly it was as well as how easily you could integrate a myriad of tasks in One Place effortlessly AND you didn't even have to save!

I know the first time I used it I panicked, because I couldn't find the Save or Save As button and I thought I would lose all my work. So I closed the program and despaired, but when I opened One Note again, lo and behold, there was my work all in tact and I could carry on from where I left off!

The great thing about OneNote is that even if you create a mountain of information in your Notebooks, there is a nifty Search Bar on the top right-hand side of the page where you can type in anything you know you have created in the pages of your Notebook. So it's quite easy to find what you've created.

Let's Get Started!

1/ Open OneNote and click on the little Notebook Icon similar to the one above, located at the top left of the page, to create a New Notebook.

2/ Click on + Add Notebook and name it WA (Wealthy Affiliate) or whatever you fancy.

3/ Once you have added the Notebook, for the purpose of the tutorial, we'll call it the WA (Notebook), click on the + Sign to create a New Section similar to the one above. When you click on it, a New Tab will be created called New Section 1.

4/ If you're quick enough, you can type in the name of the tab, let's call this one Blogs. Once you've typed in the word Blogs, press the enter key and the tab will be renamed to Blogs. If for any reason you weren't quick enough, just right-mouse click on the the New Section 1 Tab and scroll down to Rename. Click on Rename and type in the name you want to rename the tab to. Your tab should look something like this:

5/ Click on the Blogs Tab and prepare yourself to create your first blog in OneNote!


Now that we have our WA Notebook, let's learn to create Blogs.

Have any questions or queries? Use the comment section below to send them.



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Martstervt Premium
Can you get microsoft office on a Mac?And are there unlimited amount of pages in one note?
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TheFatGuy Premium Plus
Hey Marty,
Check out this link and get back to me. Let me know if it worked.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/50709/microsoft-onenote
San
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Martstervt Premium
San,to down load it you have to down load another app,and I keep running into a down load that wants to clean my mac.I will keep checking it out.The also have similar programs but the smily faces aren't smiling.Thanks and if I figure it out I'll get back.
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TheFatGuy Premium Plus
Okay here is another link, try it. I use Microsoft Office 365, it is $100 for a year and you get all the updates included and the new updates when they upgrade everything as well. I believe you can also get it on a monthly installment program for $10 a month.
One note comes with it.
https://products.office.com/en-us/mac/microsoft-office-for-mac

San
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Martstervt Premium
Thanks I was sent to the apple store for a free down load but it kept bringing up my wifes ID, And she hasn't used this Mac since we bought it.At this time I'm not ready to take on that expense, but I will keep this for possible latter use. thanks for the help.
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TheFatGuy Premium Plus
No worries I will try to find another free one for you LOL
San
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Martstervt Premium
If my computer wasn't acting funny I might have one.Thanks San. I sure could use something that would help me get organized.I see there are many things you can buy to help out and i want to be careful about what I spend.When my business grows it will be easier to add tools. Marty
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TheFatGuy Premium Plus
Try this one Marty,
https://www.onenote.com/

San
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Martstervt Premium
San, that is a good link I have to get signed up for the Apple store on my computer. I didn't use it as much as my wife and I will get it straightened out. Thanks so much for finding the link. Marty:)
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Martstervt Premium
San my son came home tonight and He straightened out my computer problem and I now have note one. "With a little help from your friends" Thanks again, Marty
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TopAchiever Premium
@Martstervt - Yes there are unlimited pages in OneNote, I have lists and lists and lists of them in several Notebooks.

I'm not sure if you've found the answer about OneNote for Mac, but I'll also look and see if I can find something for you.
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TopAchiever Premium
@San - thanks for helping out while I was getting some much needed sleep! ;-)
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TopAchiever Premium
@San - Well done for finding the link for Martstervt!
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TopAchiever Premium
@Martstervt - Excellent work! Your son is a star, as are those who have helped you! Let me know if you need assistance making OneNote work! I'll be happy to assist you.
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Martstervt Premium
Yes I found it from a link san shared .My problem was on my Mac.You have to go to the Apple store to download Onenote and my computer was only recognizing my wife's account,(she doesn't use it,and hasn't for a while).My son came home and straightened it out.I down loaded it and pulled it up last night,had the icon on my dashboard and this A.M. it's gone. I'll go after it and set it up again.Thanks Top Achiever,for the info. and help!.................Marty
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TopAchiever Premium
@Marty - Thanks for giving us all the feedback! It will definitely help others who are trying to use OneNote with Mac PCs or devices. If you need any further help, let me know.
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Martstervt Premium
It's resolved and Note One is free in the Apple store.I had to fix a problem I didn't know I had till I went to the store.My son was home last night and helped with that.Thanks to you, San, and my son,I will now be able to get the vast knowledge i've accumulated from WA organized.Cheers,.........Marty:)
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Martstervt Premium
Correction......OneNote
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TheFatGuy Premium Plus
You are welcome Marty, just want you to have all the tools you need to be a success here.
Let me know if you need anything else.

San
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Marilynm1 Premium
I will look into OneNote. I have heard it was difficult to master. You don't give that impression. Thank you.
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TopAchiever Premium
I try to explain the training in a fashion that can be understood easily. If you need further help, let me know, I'll gladly assist you!
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Marilynm1 Premium
Thank you.
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TopAchiever Premium
You are most welcome!
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TheFatGuy Premium Plus
Already use and I love it. It is perfect for every project.

San
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TopAchiever Premium
Absolutely Agree!
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DaveSw Premium
Good information....Like Loes, I have had this on my Office suite for ages and never used...Will give it a shot! Thanks for taking the time to put this out! Cheers! Dave : )
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TopAchiever Premium
There are so many things out there that we go looking for when it's right here under our noses! Thanks for commenting David! Hope you are well?! :-)
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Loes Premium
Your kidding me! I have one note on my outlook, never gave it a second thought! Must try this out!
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TopAchiever Premium
Yes! It's quite nifty indeed! Let me know your feedback! I'll be intrigued to know how you find it!
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Loes Premium
You're on my todo list, don't hold your breath
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TopAchiever Premium
It'll enhance your next training tutorial... :-)... I know you are a busy lady!
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