To permanently delete a page that you have previously deleted in OneNote, you need to access the "Deleted Notes" section. The method varies slightly depending on the OneNote version you are using.
Based on the provided reference, here's how you do it specifically in OneNote for the web:
Permanently Deleting Notes in OneNote for the Web
When you delete a page in OneNote, it isn't immediately gone forever. It moves to a "Deleted Notes" section, acting as a Recycle Bin. If you want to remove it permanently, you need to go to this section and explicitly delete it again.
Follow these steps in OneNote for the web:
- Navigate to the View tab in the ribbon.
- In the View tab, locate and select Deleted Notes. This will open a pane or section showing all your recently deleted pages and sections.
- Browse through the list to find the specific page you want to permanently delete.
- Right-click on the name of the page you wish to remove permanently.
- From the context menu that appears, select the option to permanently delete the note.
Important Consideration:
- Permanently deleting a note cannot be undone. Once you perform this action, the page is removed from OneNote permanently and cannot be recovered. Be certain you no longer need the information on that page before deleting it permanently.
Quick Reference Table (OneNote for the Web)
| Step | Action | Location | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Tab | View | Access view options. |
| 2 | Select Section | Deleted Notes | See deleted content. |
| 3 | Right-Click Item | Page Name in List | Open context menu. |
| 4 | Choose Action | Permanently Delete | Remove the note forever. |
Remember that the exact steps or feature availability might differ slightly in desktop versions of OneNote (like OneNote for Windows 10 or OneNote 2016) compared to OneNote for the web, but the general concept of going to a "Deleted Notes" or "History" section usually applies.
