• OneNote for Windows and macOS offers keyboard shortcuts to help you format notes, navigate the app, and insert content.
  • These shortcuts include creating bullet points, numbered lists, highlighted text, and adding hyperlinks and dates.
  • OneNote also offers shortcuts for managing your pages, like creating subpages and new sections.

1. Formatting

DescriptionWindowsMac
Bullet pointsCtrl + .Command + .
Numbered listCtrl + /Command + /
Highlight textCtrl + Shift + HCommand + Shift + H

2. Navigation

DescriptionWindowsMac
Select page titleCtrl + Shift + TCommand + Shift + T
Open another OneNote windowCtrl + MCommand + M

3. Content Insertion

DescriptionWindowsMac
Insert HyperlinkCtrl + KCommand + K
Insert Date and TimeAlt + Shift + FOption + Shift + D

4. Page Management

DescriptionWindowsMac
New SubpageCtrl + Shift + Alt + NNot Available
New SectionCtrl + TCommand + T
New PageCtrl + NCommand + N
Move Page to New SectionCtrl + Alt + MCommand + Option + M

5. Table Editing

DescriptionWindowsMac
Add Column (Right)Ctrl + Alt + RControl + Option + R
Add Column (Left)Ctrl + Alt + EControl + Option + L

6. Tags (Windows Only)

DescriptionShortcut
To-DoCtrl + 1
ImportantCtrl + 2
QuestionCtrl + 3
RememberCtrl + 4
DefinitionCtrl + 5
Remove All TagsCtrl + 0

7. Other

DescriptionWindowsMac
Show/Hide Ruler LinesCtrl + Shift + RNot Available
Search NotesCtrl + ECommand + E

You may use shortcuts and other tips to maximize your experience on OneNote.

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