Best 12 OneNote Tips for Better Productivity with Digital Planning

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Tips for OneNote

0:00 Intro
1:08 Primary vs Secondary Planner
3:44 How to Use Hierarchies
6:11 Page Sorting in OneNote
7:06 How to Type in OneNote
8:28 Using Full-Screen Mode in OneNote
10:20 Side By Side Notebook Windows
12:03 Switching Background in OneNote Dark Mode
13:40 How to create hyperlinks in OneNote
17:27 How to Convert Handwritten Notes to Text in OneNote
18:30 Creating Task Reminders in OneNote Digital Planner
21:10 Creating Outlook Meeting Notes
23:58 Print Digital Note Pages From OneNote
25:19 Email Digital Notes from OneNote

I've been using OneNote for many years. There are many reasons why I love using OneNote for digital planning. I used paper planners before switching to a digital planner, and for me I found OneNote to be the most seamless transition.

First, a note on digital planning as a whole. I love using traditional planning methods on a digital platform, but one question I get asked a lot is, "can I be reminded of my tasks? Can I sync it with my digital calendars?" The short answer is "no"... but it's not that simple (check out Tip #9 in the video).

That being said, it's important to note that there are times where we need to have third-party apps like iCal, Calendly, and Google Calendar, but when we allow those third-party apps to take control of our schedule, we lose the ability to PLAN. I'm a strong believer in the power of having a primary and secondary calendar. If you put purpose into your planning, you will find success. The intention behind physically writing your plans and goals is part of what drives success.

In this video, learn my Top 12 Tips for OneNote, including how to:

Maximize your planning real estate
Create hyperlinks in OneNote
Use OneNote across multiple devices
Establish a hierarchy system for the organization
Navigate through your planner
Get reminders for tasks
& much more!
As always, we'd love to hear from you! If you have a OneNote tip or question, reach out to our team!

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[dennisdavis]

This is a great video! The tips on the onenote-outlook integration are worth their weight in gold! Much appreciated and God bless!

[joebloomquist]

Brandon, these are spot on. I use the OneNote and MS Outlook tags frequently now. Huge time saver. Keep it up!!

[area.]

OMG! Love this! All in one place literally. :D Thanks for the video!

[jjl]

That was great. The task integration stuff I've never seen before! Thanks heaps !

[janerice]

This the best of your videos that I've seen - really useful tips, thank you!

[teresnia]

Just love your planner, this tip are awesome

[dorothyevans]

Hi Branden, planner looks good, will check it out in the shop. On the Outlook tasks, it’s a lot quicker to type the task into OneNote first, then create the outlook tag - it picks the text up for you in the task - you can change it if you like at that point.

[msand]

Thank you for another great video Branden. Moving to OneNote last year and adopting the K2S planner has been probably the single best thing I did to increase productivity. I now manage work, school, personal life so much more effectively than before. I've known about and used hyperlinks to external files/website/media for school, but had either forgotten or never considered hyperlinking pages within and between notebooks in OneNote. This will open up some great possibilities.

[oneshoeless]

Just starting this digital journey. I think this is the third time. :-) Way back in the day, I had an electronic "appointment" planner. This system looks a lot like the Franklin Covey System that I used for several years and loved. The problem with FC is, it wasn't with me all of the time. Carrying a leather notebook, while cool looking, isn't super practical. I am watching your training videos now. These are very informative. Thank you.

[wendydevens]

Thank you for the tip, it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’m currently using a digital planner, however, connected to GoodNotes. I love and use regularly OneNote, however, because this is for work on a secured exchange server, I’m perplexed on the connection of my iPad and exchange OneNote. I will call my Tech Support again. If I could get this connectivity, it would be worth the change to your OneNote planner for me as we move into 2023.
If you know how, I’m all ears… or in this case all eyes!

[ProspectivePlans]

I can’t wait to use the productivity tips in my life! 💫 Keep rising to be who you want to be! 💫 #keeprising #risingtobe #aswerise #riser

[elainec]

WoW! I'm impress! Very interesting!

[BettyAlexandriaPride]

One Note on Microsoft Teams so far has been pretty hard to work with. When it works, it's nice, but it's usually slow and takes a long time to load. I've used it on both my MacBook and work issued PC. I think One Note works as a standalone with much more ease. So I'm curious about what's going on with the interface that's creating the slow down. Is it bloat?

I like hierarchies. I use them with all of my digital devices. My s/o thinks I'm insane, but it helps my thoughts. One tip that works the best for me is setting up most of my systems on the front end. It's extra work but everything else starts to pan out after the fact. I love it when I'm proactive.

One big issue with digital planning that you brought up is switching between different interfaces and devices. Overall, this is a great video and you have great points.

[christinakenosky]

Hi, I love your teaching style! Great video. do you have a video for how to translate audio recording during a meeting in one more to text? Also, loved the look of your planner templates. Where can I find them? Thanks! Christina

[juliegordonstudent]

What is 3 to 5 Year Professional Builder? Is this a program that needs to be purchased each year? Looks fantastic!

[mrandrewlynch]

Okay so my OneNote app does not look like that and I'm using Windows 11. Is this because this is OneNote2016 and if so, how do I download it?
I really like your tips but unfortunately I cannot implement a lot of them due to not having the version you're using.

[priteshpanchal]

I have downloaded one note in S6 lite, but it has whole different look. Could you please suggest me how to download the version which you use? Ty

[toscmishra]

Hi Branden, When I click add page it adds blank page.. how to get page like your daily planner

[davidoursler]

I can see using this app with my note at work can help me plan and stay organized. I noted that it has to be initially downloaded onto a laptop but I use an iPad Pro as well and my current OneNote syncs between the two devices. Does this app automatically integrate into my one note. How do I make sure it show on both devices

[rufdiamondltd.]

I’m new to digital planning. With your system, if I input something on the calendar in month view will it populate into weekly and daily views? This is important for me.