If you are new to OneNote then you are likely wondering how to create a new notebook for you to store information. Personally, I have around 15 different notebook files which I use for various different topics and projects and it allows me to keep everything organised and stored in a relevant location. Although OneNote allows you to create as many sections and pages as you want, the ability to create entirely new notebook files give you the flexibility to use OneNote for almost any type of organisation you want.
In this article I am going to outline how to create a new notebook for business and also how to create a new Class notebook which can be used by schools and educational institutes. For these exercises, I am going to use OneNote (desktop app). If you are not sure which version you have, or you wish to use the same, check out my article on how to identify which version of OneNote you have.
Create a new Notebook
Firstly I want to create myself a new notebook to be able to start planning my next holiday (whenever that might be *wink*). I have used OneNote for this in the past and it was amazing because I could share it with friends who were also travelling with me and we could each add information where necessary about accommodation, travel arrangements, places to visit etc. OneNote is an amazing tool to be able to plan and collaborate with others and integrates perfectly with Microsoft Teams.
To create a new notebook in OneNote:
- Open OneNote.
- The last notebook you had open will be displayed.
- From the Ribbon, select the File tab and choose New.
- You will now need to select the location you want the notebook to be stored:
- I generally save all my notebooks to my OneDrive or SharePoint site so I have access from any location. Select the location you wish to use.
- In the Notebook Name field, type a name for the notebook.
- Click Create or Create Notebook depending on where you are storing the notebook:
- You may receive a notice asking if you wish to share the notebook with other people, select Not now for the time being. You can always share the notebook later.
- Give OneNote a moment while it creates the new notebook.
- The new notebook will be displayed with one section and one page ready to go:
- You can now begin using the new notebook and adding content.
I hope this helps you get started creating with OneNote. Be sure to check out other OneNote articles and comment below with any questions.