Customizing the menu bar in Microsoft OneNote optimal

Microsoft OneNote offers a variety of options for customizing the user interface. In particular, the menu bar can be tailored to your needs, helping you work more efficiently with the program. In this guide, you will learn how to customize the menu bar in OneNote to make accessing frequently used functions easier and optimize your workflow.

Key Insights

• The menu bar can be shown or hidden.
• Custom tabs and command groups are possible.
• Customizations can be exported and imported.

Step-by-step Guide

Show and Hide the Menu Bar

Firstly, it is important to know that you can show or hide the menu bar as you wish. This can be easily done with the key combination "Ctrl + F1". Even if the menu bar is hidden, you can still access the individual tabs by double-clicking on the tab. By double-clicking again, you can permanently show the menu bar to make more space for your notes.

Accessing Menu Bar Configuration

To adjust the menu bar, right-click on a blank area of the menu bar and select "Customize the Ribbon". Alternatively, you can also access the customization through the options in the "File" menu. These options are structured similarly to customizing the Quick Access Toolbar, making it easy for you to navigate.

Selecting Commands

In the customization window, you have the option to display commonly used commands or select from the entire range of OneNote commands. Using the dropdown list, you can choose the desired category, such as "Frequently Used Commands" or "Commands Not in the Ribbon", giving you control over which commands should be visible in the menu bar.

Adding and Customizing Commands

To add a command to your menu bar configuration, select it from the left list and click "Add". This could be, for example, an Excel table that you frequently use in your notes. You also have the option to organize the added commands into groups to logically arrange them according to your needs.

Creating a New Tab

If you need a completely new tab, you can create one as well. Click on "New Tab" and position it in the menu bar as desired. For instance, you can name the tab "Favorites" and store all the commands you use most frequently here. You can rename this tab at any time using the "Rename" function.

Inserting and Customizing Groups

By creating groups within the new tab, you have additional flexibility. You can group functions that are thematically related together. Each group can be further customized by right-clicking and adding symbols to increase clarity.

Adding to the Quick Access Toolbar

Once set up, you can add the entire user interface to the Quick Access Toolbar. This means that you will see your customized group as a symbol in the top bar. This way, you will have quick access to frequently used actions without having to call up the menu bar every time.

Exporting and Resetting

A useful feature of customizations in OneNote is the ability to export this configuration. This allows you to save your custom menu bar configuration as a file and later even import it on another computer. If you wish to reset your changes, this option is also available. This way, you can ensure that you revert all previous customizations.

Summary

Customizing the menu bar in OneNote allows you to work efficiently and comfortably. From showing to individual adjustments of tabs and groups, you can tailor the program to your preferences. This not only makes using OneNote more intuitive but also more productive.