Take notes, organize, tag, and share content in a mixed media format.
Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook allowing you to stay organized through writing, drawing, and sharing your notes with classmates and co-workers. Information on both OneNote Class Notebook and Staff Notebook is provided in the sections below.
- OneNote Class Notebook (for students): Provides a personal workspace for every student, a content library for handouts, and a collaboration space for lessons and creative activities. Learn how to organize your course content, create and deliver interactive lessons, and collaborate and provide feedback.
- OneNote Staff Notebooks (for staff): Provides a personal workspace for every staff member or teacher, a content library for shared information, and a collaboration space for everyone to work together, all within one powerful notebook. Learn how to collaborate in one place, share information with everyone, and develop yourself and your work.
Use of Microsoft 365 Services Note
Before using any Microsoft 365 services, please review the Microsoft 365 Important Service Usage Information for information on sharing content, acceptable use, general questions, and other important items.
Instructional Guides
Training
- Training Opportunities at The Ohio State University
- Advice from a Microsoft Expert on how to organize your Notebooks
- Microsoft OneNote Help and Learning
- OneNote Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)
- Learning OneNote Online (LinkedIn Learning)
- OneNote Class Notebooks for Educators (LinkedIn Learning)
Security
Ohio State Institutional Data Policy
- Microsoft 365 is for academic and personal use only.
- Students may not place sensitive data in any Microsoft 365 online product, including OneNote.
- Ohio State employees must be aware of what type of data that is being placed into OneNote.
- Learn more about Institutional Data
Ohio State Computing Policy
Access to Ohio State computing and internet resources must be used in a responsible manner. To learn more, see the Responsible Use of University Computing and Network Resources.
Help
If you have any trouble accessing or using Microsoft OneNote, please contact the IT Service Desk.
For additional help, see Microsoft's Troubleshoot errors in OneNote.
M365 Accessibility Info Alert
If you have a disability and have trouble with any Microsoft 365 product, please reference the Microsoft Accessibility Disability Answer Desk where you can contact Windows and Office accessibility support through various methods. If you require additional support, please call the Ohio State Accessibility Helpline at 614-292-5000.
