you’re able to drag and drop it wherever you want or use theFileoption under theInserttab.
You will see three self-explanatory options now.
you’ve got the option to upload to OneDrive and insert a link.
you might also attach the PDF file directly, which means it will be saved to OneNote.
Alternatively, you’re able to insert a printout and add an image for each PDF file page.
If you are not using OneDrive, attaching the file is a better option.
That will also reduce load times, as you may end up attaching too many PDF files.
Check the point above to learn how to do that.
OneNote will scan the PDF and create an image, which you might then annotate as you desire.
There is also a separate button forPrintoutunderInsert.
OneNote will take some time to process, depending on the size of the PDF.
Once it is done, it will create a shortcut to the original PDF file above the virtual printout.
it’s possible for you to now use all the tools under theDrawtab to annotate.
Draw circles, arrows, and even shapes.
Use theInk to Shape buttonto turn handwritten circles and other shapes into perfection.
The conversion was smooth and perfect, with all images and text looking crisp and clear.
To save the image file, right-click and select theSave asoption.
On the plus side, all your annotations will remain intact.
Several people have requested Microsoft to develop this feature, and maybe they will.
it’s possible for you to easily extract this text and paste it separately as well.
Simply right-hit the image and selectCopy Text from Picture.
That will copy all the text from the imported PDF file in image format.
First, you will have to import the file using the printout option.
Only then can OneNote search for text within image files.
However, we saw mixed results.
Whena phrase occurs only once, OneNote finds it quickly.
But when we searched for the phraseS Quadrant, OneNote highlighted many other closely related phrases, too.
Still, we could find the file and note where to look, so thats something.
fire up the note where the image or printout of the PDF is saved and click onImmersive Readerunder theViewtab.
That may take some time, depending on the number of pages.
Tip 7: Edit PDF
On OneNote, it is possible to edit a PDF.
You may write directly on it using either the Text tool or a pen.
You only need to upload the file using theFile Printoutoption.
You may try other generalOneNote tips and tricks.
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