11 Essential OneNote Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Productivity Now

Switching from Evernote to Microsoft OneNote? As a longtime user of both apps for project management and daily note-taking, I recommend it wholeheartedly. OneNote is now fully free with expanded features, outshining Evernote for students organizing course notes or professionals handling complex workflows. Learn how to migrate from Evernote to OneNote and why it's worth it.

New to OneNote's interface? Keyboard shortcuts make navigation intuitive and efficient. These 11 are tailored for the Windows desktop version (equivalents may vary on macOS, web, or mobile).

• Ctrl + Alt + D: Dock the OneNote window to take notes alongside videos or browsing.
• Ctrl + Alt + L: Lock all password-protected sections instantly.
• Ctrl + Shift + N: Clear formatting from selected text.
• Ctrl + #: Apply or remove multiple tags.
• Ctrl + Tab: Cycle through sections quickly.
• Ctrl + Page Up: Jump to the previous page in the section.
• Ctrl + Page Down: Switch to the next page in the section.
• Shift + F10: Open the context menu for notes, tabs, or objects.
• Shift + F7: Thesaurus lookup for selected words.
• F11: Toggle full-screen mode.
• Alt + =: Insert a math equation.

Once comfortable, elevate your skills with 12 tips for better notes in OneNote and 10 unique ways to use OneNote beyond basic note-taking.

What's your go-to OneNote shortcut or tip? Share in the comments!