The video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of Microsoft OneNote, a digital note-taking application. The presenter begins by explaining the basic structure of OneNote, which is divided into notebooks, sections (like tabs), and pages. These elements are comparable to the physical structure of a notebook, with the notebook serving as the highest level, sections as tabs within the notebook, and pages as the individual sheets where notes are written.
The video then moves on to demonstrate how to create a new notebook and add sections or "sexes". It highlights the flexibility of OneNote, allowing users to customize their notebooks as they see fit. The presenter also shows how to rename, delete, copy, and paste sections, and how to create a new section group to organize related sections.
Pages are another important element in OneNote. The presenter explains how to create additional pages, rename them, and move or copy them to other sections or notebooks. A useful feature is the ability to create subpages to further organize notes. The video also shows how to mark pages as unread or read, and how to view page versions and restore previous versions if necessary.
The presenter then shares their personal OneNote setup, which includes separate notebooks for work and private notes, and sections for active projects, recurring meetings, and archives. They also use a section for "quicknotes" to save random notes that they may want to transfer to the correct sections later. The presenter also mentions the use of the Windows Alt shortcut to quickly make a note.
Throughout the video, the presenter emphasizes the versatility and flexibility of OneNote, and provides practical tips on how to organize notes effectively. They conclude by expressing hope that viewers will find the information useful and will put it to good use.
1. The video is a tutorial on Microsoft OneNote, a digital note-taking application.
2. OneNote has a simple structure that can be compared to a physical notebook.
3. It allows users to create one or more notebooks.
4. Users can organize notes into sections, which are comparable to tabs in the notebook.
5. Each section can have multiple pages where users can write or type their notes.
6. In the context of the video, the speaker uses two separate notebooks for work and private notes.
7. The speaker organizes their work notes into sections such as active projects, recurring meetings, and archives.
8. They also use a feature called "quicknotes" to save new notes without immediately deciding which section they belong to.
9. They use a key combination (Windows Alt) to quickly make a note that they will not quickly lose before returning.
10. The speaker prepares pages in advance for meetings and expands the agenda as they collect information.
11. They keep page titles simple and consistent, with one main page for each meeting or project and subpages for specific topics.