Open your notebook to access where your notes will be saved for the foreseeable future. Besides the Notebook option, you’ll see a Plus button clicking on it will allow you to create more notebooks. Under it will be your very own section to add your notes, and the name should be the email address of your Microsoft Account. How to create a note using OneNoteĬlick on the hamburger menu on the left side you should see something called Notebook. It means that if you’re not a fan of purple, you’re stuck. The problem is it cannot be changed to another color and doesn’t adopt the color profile of your operating system. One of the many things you might notice is the fact that OneNote is purple. If you have the time to waste, we suggest reading through them all. These default notes are Microsoft’s way of getting users familiar with the app. The first thing you should see once the app is fully up and running, are a few notes added in by Microsoft. However, if it is not, go into “All Apps” then scroll down until the app is visible.Ĭlick on OneNote to open it, and you should be good to go. To find the OneNote app, just fire up the Start Menu, for it should be there.
Here’s the thing, compared to the version that comes with Office, this one is basic stuff, but who needs an advanced OneNote experience for jotting down a few notes here and there? Not most of us, and probably not you. If you can’t afford to purchase Office, worry not, OneNote Microsoft Store app comes freely installed. OneNote in Windows 11/10 is probably the best note-taking app available right now for the platform.