The add-in task pane opens in an iFrame next to the OneNote page. At the bottom of the task pane, choose the Run link to set the page title and add an outline to the body of the page. Congratulations, you've successfully created a OneNote task pane add-in! Next, learn more about the core concepts of building OneNote add-ins.
Essentially, it is a digital notebook available anytime, anywhere. OneNote is available as a traditional desktop app, a web app, and a mobile app. In addition, a simplified OneNote version comes pre-installed with Windows 10. The features available to the user depend on the version and environment used.
- OneNote launches as a big, white space. It’s a page, with a field at the top where you can (and should) give the page a name. You can type anything you want into that page, including a collapsible.
- Personalize Notes by Changing the Default Font Settings in Microsoft OneNote. Desktop versions of.
- Get OneNote for free! Works on Windows 7 or later and OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later.
- You can create sections and pages just like a traditional notebook, then save and organize your typed or handwritten notes, and other stuff such as photos, files, links to websites, screen clippings, videos, etc.
- You can create further navigational structure by creating section groups or subpages and your own templates.
- You can search for items by text, tags, or author.
- OneNote integrates easily with Microsoft Outlook and other Office products.
- You can email a message to OneNote or email notes captured in OneNote to others. Items assigned in OneNote appear as Tasks in Outlook.
- You can easily send Word and PowerPoint files to OneNote.
- You can take notes based on a Word document or PowerPoint presentation and link the notes to the original source file for reference.
- You can share your notebooks with specific people through a direct email or to the world through a sharing link.
- You can set permissions to view only or with editing privileges. You can password protect sections.
- You can view recent edits and revert to a previous version if necessary.
- You can do other cool things too.
- For example, you can ask Cortana or Siri to take notes for you.
- Another thing you can do is covert handwritten notes to text.
- Finally, you can take notes on a webpage and then save a screen clip with annotations to OneNote.
There are several ways to use OneNote at school, work, or home. For a great list of examples and ideas, check out:
10 Unique Ways to Use Microsoft OneNote
111 Ways to Use Microsoft OneNote
The screenshot below is an example of a class notebook that shares file attachments with students for download. In addition, the Quick Links section lists websites and articles relevant to class topics. The instructor uses his iPhone to send links to OneNote from LinkedIn and Twitter.
You can! You’ll need to sync your notebook with OneDrive before going offline, then OneNote automatically syncs your changes as you work. If at any time you lose your Internet connection or turn it off, any pending changes will sync as soon as you’re back online.
To start using OneNote, create a free Microsoft account or purchase a Microsoft Office 365 license. Go to https://products.office.com/en-US/onenote to sign-in or sign-up.
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Prerequisites
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If you aren't familiar with Node.js or npm, you should start by setting up your development environment.
Node.js (the latest LTS version)
The latest version of Yeoman and the Yeoman generator for Office Add-ins. To install these tools globally, run the following command via the command prompt:
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Even if you've previously installed the Yeoman generator, we recommend you update your package to the latest version from npm.
Create the add-in project
Run the following command to create an add-in project using the Yeoman generator:
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When you run the yo office command, you may receive prompts about the data collection policies of Yeoman and the Office Add-in CLI tools. Use the information that's provided to respond to the prompts as you see fit.
When prompted, provide the following information to create your add-in project:
- Choose a project type:
Office Add-in Task Pane project - Choose a script type:
Javascript - What do you want to name your add-in?
My Office Add-in - Which Office client application would you like to support?
OneNote
After you complete the wizard, the generator creates the project and installs supporting Node components.
Tip
You can ignore the next steps guidance that the Yeoman generator provides after the add-in project's been created. The step-by-step instructions within this article provide all of the guidance you'll need to complete this tutorial.
Onenote Outline
Explore the project
The add-in project that you've created with the Yeoman generator contains sample code for a very basic task pane add-in.
- The ./manifest.xml file in the root directory of the project defines the settings and capabilities of the add-in.
- The ./src/taskpane/taskpane.html file contains the HTML markup for the task pane.
- The ./src/taskpane/taskpane.css file contains the CSS that's applied to content in the task pane.
- The ./src/taskpane/taskpane.js file contains the Office JavaScript API code that facilitates interaction between the task pane and the Office client application.
Onenote Outline Template
Update the code
In your code editor, open the file ./src/taskpane/taskpane.js and add the following code within the run function. This code uses the OneNote JavaScript API to set the page title and add an outline to the body of the page.
Try it out
Navigate to the root folder of the project.
Start the local web server and sideload your add-in.
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Office Add-ins should use HTTPS, not HTTP, even when you are developing. If you are prompted to install a certificate after you run one of the following commands, accept the prompt to install the certificate that the Yeoman generator provides. You may also have to run your command prompt or terminal as an administrator for the changes to be made.
Tip
If you're testing your add-in on Mac, run the following command before proceeding. When you run this command, the local web server starts.
Run the following command in the root directory of your project. When you run this command, the local web server will start (if it's not already running).
In OneNote on the web, open a notebook and create a new page.
Choose Insert > Office Add-ins to open the Office Add-ins dialog.
If you're signed in with your consumer account, select the MY ADD-INS tab, and then choose Upload My Add-in.
If you're signed in with your work or education account, select the MY ORGANIZATION tab, and then select Upload My Add-in.
The following image shows the MY ADD-INS tab for consumer notebooks.
In the Upload Add-in dialog, browse to manifest.xml in your project folder, and then choose Upload.
From the Home tab, choose the Show Taskpane button in the ribbon. The add-in task pane opens in an iFrame next to the OneNote page.
At the bottom of the task pane, choose the Run link to set the page title and add an outline to the body of the page.
Next steps
Congratulations, you've successfully created a OneNote task pane add-in! Next, learn more about the core concepts of building OneNote add-ins.
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