Sync Notebooks

This is an important step to take while using OneNote. By syncing your notebooks, you can make full use of OneDrive, the cloud service that stores your notebooks so you can access them from anywhere at any time. Shown below is a quick tutorial for syncing your notebooks.

Syncing Notebooks

1. Click on the "File" tab in the top left of your OneNote app.

Ribbon "Home" tab with a red box emphasizing on "File".

2. By default, you should be directed to the "Info" section of the menu, where you will see the "View Sync Status" option.

"Notebook Information" tab with a red box emphasizing on the "View Sync Status" button.

3. After clicking on the button, you will be taken to a pop-up that will show you all of your available notebooks. Click "Sync Now" to sync it to your OneDrive.


Tip: you can toggle the settings so OneNote automatically syncs your notebooks whenever changes are made using the option in the screenshot below.

"Shared Notebook Synchronization" popup.