How is OneNote organized?

OneNote is organized like a digital notebook, structured hierarchically to help you keep your notes neat and accessible.

The core structure of OneNote mirrors a physical binder but with added flexibility for digital note-taking. According to typical organization, a typical OneNote notebook is made up of one or more notebook sections. This forms the primary level of organization within a notebook.

The OneNote Hierarchy

Notes in OneNote are typically organized into a three-level structure:

1. Notebooks: These are the top-level containers for your notes. You might create a notebook for a specific project, a subject, or an area of your life (e.g., "Work Notes," "University Lectures," "Personal Journal").
2. Sections: Within each notebook, you create sections. Sections are like the tabs or dividers in a physical notebook. They are used to group related pages together. For instance, in a "University Lectures" notebook, you might have sections for "Math," "Physics," and "History." As the reference states, Within each section are the individual pages and subpages on which you take notes.
3. Pages and Subpages: Inside each section, you have individual pages. These are where you type, write, draw, and insert content. For longer topics or to break down complex information, you can also create subpages, which are nested under a main page. This allows for a finer level of detail and structure within a section.

This structured approach makes it easy to navigate through large volumes of notes and quickly find the information you need.

Summary of Organization

Here's a quick look at the typical OneNote structure:

• Notebooks (Top-level container)
  • Sections (Group related pages)
    • Pages (Where you take notes)
    • Subpages (Nested pages for detail)

By using this hierarchical system of notebooks, sections, and pages/subpages, OneNote provides a powerful way to capture, organize, and retrieve your information efficiently.