Applies ToOneNote for Microsoft 365 OneNote 2016

When you create a new OneNote 2016 notebook on OneDrive it’s in the cloud. This means you can open it from your computer, smart phone, or any web-connected device and it will always be up to date. And, if you'd like, you can share it with others.

  1. In OneNote, choose File > New.

  2. If you already see OneDrive as an option, skip to step 5.

  3. Choose Add a Place > OneDrive.

  4. Enter your OneDrive or Microsoft Account username (for example, a Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com email address).

    If you're creating a notebook at work, you can sign in using your organization's account and create your notebook on OneDrive for Business.

  5. Select OneDrive - Personal, give your notebook a name, and then choose Create Notebook.

    Screenshot of how to create a new OneNote notebook.

If you’ve already created a notebook on your computer, you can move it to OneDrive. After your notebook is on OneDrive you can share it with others.

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