Print to OneNote
Send documents directly to OneNote for digital note-taking and organization. Perfect for reading materials, assignments, and reference documents you want to annotate and keep organized.
How to Print to OneNote
1 Open Your Document
Open the document or file you want to send to OneNote. This could be a Microsoft Word document, a PDF file, a web page in your browser, or any other printable content.
2 Select Print
Select the Print option in the application. This is usually found in the File menu or by pressing Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac).
3 Choose OneNote Printer
From the list of printers, choose:
- "OneNote – (Desktop)", or
- "OneNote (Desktop) - Protected"
The exact name may vary depending on your OneNote version and settings.
4 Choose Print
Click Print, and OneNote will open behind your application.
5 Select Destination
In the window that appears, select where you want to send the file within your OneNote notebooks. The content is added as an image on a new OneNote page.
You can now add notes, highlights, and annotations directly on the OneNote page!
Why Use OneNote?
- Digital annotations - Highlight, draw, and add notes directly on documents
- Organized notebooks - Keep all your materials in one searchable place
- Sync across devices - Access your notes from laptop, tablet, or phone
- No paper waste - All your documents and notes stay digital
- Search functionality - Find any note or document instantly
- Audio recording - Record lectures while taking notes (links notes to audio)
- Collaboration - Share notebooks with classmates or study groups
- Multiple formats - Combine text, images, audio, and handwriting