Below we share 18 easy ways to customize OneNote.

This means future notes will be created with your updated defaults.

This can help you capture your ideas in note form even more effectively.

Screenshots showing how to change the default font in OneNote 2016.

you could also choose among several color themes for the program.

SelectFile>Accountand then grab the options that appeal to you.

Your future notes will then follow this default sizing.

Screenshot of the OneNote 2016 Display Options.

SelectView>Paper Sizeto change properties such as width and height.

If this is a distraction, you may want to use a setting called Fit Page Width to Window.

To zoom to fit the page width to your window, selectView>Page Width.

A screenshot of the background settings in Microsoft OneNote 2016.

It makes sense to set the default language you use most.

SelectFile>Options>Customize Ribbon.

it’s possible for you to customize which tools show there, which streamlines common tasks.

Microsoft OneNote 2016 screenshot showing how to change the default paper size in Notes.

SelectFile>Options>Quick Access Toolbar.

Then move the desired tools from the main bank to your customized bank.

Just selectdesired menu itemsto add them.

Page width selections and example in Microsoft OneNote 2016.

A checkmark appears next to the item and it is displayed on your toolbar.

snag the item again to remove the checkmark and remove it from the menu.

This allows the program to be easily accessible as you work on your projects in various applications.

Screenshot of the language settings in Microsoft OneNote 2016.

In fact, it’s possible for you to dock several OneNote windows to your desktop.

SelectView>Dock to DesktoporNew Docked Window.

SelectView>New Window.

Screenshot with Ribbon customization options for OneNote 2016.

Use Microsoft OneNote’s feature for keeping that smaller window on top.

Find this Keep a Note feature on the far right side of theViewmenu.

Or, you may prefer one default page color over another because it helps text feel more readable.

Screenshots from OneNote 2016 showing two ways to customize the Quick Access Toolbar.

To apply this customization, selectView>Color.

you’ve got the option to color-code those sections to make your notes even more easy to find.

These do not print but serve as guides while you create or design your notes.

Screenshot of the View toolbar in Microsoft OneNote 2016.

Find these options on theViewtab.

To rename the section tab (or remove a name) right-tap the tab and selectRename.

To change these properties, right-click thenotebook namethen selectProperties.

Multitask in OneNote 2016 by creating New Windows.

Screenshot of the OneNote 2016 menu with Always on Top highlighted.

Change the Page Color in Microsoft OneNote 2016.

Recolor the section tabs in your OneNote 2016 notebooks.

Customize the rule lines that appear on pages in Microsoft OneNote 2016.

How to hide a page title, date, and time from a page in OneNote 2016.

How to change OneNote 2016 Notebook properties, including display name and notebook color.