As a seasoned OneNote user with years of experience optimizing workflows for teams and individuals, I recommend the desktop version of OneNote over the Windows Store app for power users. If you've recently switched from Evernote—check out our guides on how to migrate from Evernote to OneNote and why you should—one under-the-radar feature can transform your efficiency: the Quick Access Toolbar.
This customizable toolbar puts your most-used commands just one click away, no matter which notebook, page, or ribbon tab you're on.
By default, it sits neatly in the title bar. To tailor it, go to File > Options > Quick Access Toolbar. Add or remove commands for formatting, inserts, drawing, and more. Can't find what you need? Switch the Popular Commands dropdown to All Commands.
Keep in mind the limitations: button sizes are fixed, and everything displays in a single row, even with many additions. Still, as someone who's relied on it daily for complex projects, it's a game-changer worth mastering.
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