Microsoft OneNote 2013

Microsoft OneNote
Course Length: 1 Day
Course Format: Instructor –Led
Course Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Course Description

Course Objective: In this course, you will develop digital note-taking, note-collaboration, and note-synchronizing skills with Microsoft OneNote 2013, which will allow you to create and update notes; manage lists and outlines; search; add content including voice memos, pictures, and video; take notes in online meetings; and interact with other Microsoft software programs.

Target Student: This course is intended for students, educators, business users, and knowledge workers in a variety of roles and fields who have competence in a desktop-based installation of the 2007 or 2010 edition of the Microsoft Office productivity suite, and who are now incorporating digital note-taking and note collaboration with Microsoft OneNote 2013 into their standard work environment while using a laptop, desktop, tablet, or other mobile device.

Prerequisites: Previous OneNote experience is not required. To ensure your success, we recommend that you have a good understanding of how to use the 2007, 2010, or 2013 edition of the Microsoft Office productivity suite. Specific tasks that the students should be able to perform include: launching and closing applications, navigating basic file structures, and managing files and folders.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explore the structure of a OneNote notebook.
  • Add content to and organize a OneNote notebook.
  • Manage OneNote notebooks, history, and backups.
  • Work with Excel spreadsheets and embedded files.
  • Share and collaborate with notebooks.
  • Finalize a notebook.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Exploring Notebook Structure
  • Navigate the OneNote 2013 Environment
  • Use Predesigned Templates for OneNote Notebooks
  • Customize the User Interface within OneNote
Lesson 2: Adding Content and Formats to a OneNote Notebook
  • Modify Formatting in a Notebook
  • Add Audio and Video to a Notebook
  • Add Quick Notes and Links
  • Use Tags, Symbols, Drawing Tools, and Pen Options
Lesson 3: Managing OneNote Notebooks, History, and Backups
  • Save and Export Content and Use Alternate File Types
  • Manage Notebook Recycle Bins and Backups
  • Modify Rows and Columns
Lesson 4: Working with Excel Spreadsheets and Embedded Files
  • Work with Excel Spreadsheets
  • Work with Embedded Files
Lesson 5: Sharing and Collaborating with Notebooks
  • Send a Notebook and Use Outlook Integration
  • Share and Collaborate on Notebooks
Lesson 6: Finalizing a Notebook
  • Finalize a Notebook Using Proofing and Print Settings
  • Configure Notebook Settings, Properties, and Security
  • Organize and Search Notebooks
Appendix A: OneNote 2013 Exam 77-426