OneNote Power-Ups: Table Merging & Clean Pasting Arrive for Insiders
OneNote is leveling up its functionality with two highly requested features designed to boost your productivity and streamline your workflow. These enhancements, currently rolling out to Insiders, address common user pain points and bring OneNote closer in parity with other Microsoft 365 applications.
Merge Cells in OneNote Tables – Finally!
For a long time, users have asked for the ability to merge cells within OneNote tables, mirroring a staple feature in Excel. Now, it’s here.You can now group cells both horizontally and vertically, ensuring your content aligns neatly and your tables look polished.
Currently, viewing merged cells is available across all OneNote platforms. Though, the ability to create those merged cells is limited to the Windows, Mac, and iPad versions. Support for iPhone, Android, and the web is planned for a future update, so stay tuned.
Paste Text Onyl – Say Goodbye to Formatting Headaches
Ever struggled with inconsistent formatting when copying and pasting content into OneNote? You’re not alone. A new ”Paste Text Only” (or “Paste Without Formatting”) feature solves this problem, giving you greater control over your document’s appearance.
Here’s how you can access it:
Windows: Ctrl + Shift + V
Mac: Cmd + Shift + V
Right-Click Menu: Select “Paste Text Only”
Toolbar: Home > Paste > Paste Options > Keep Text Only
This feature ensures the pasted text adopts the formatting of your OneNote page, rather than carrying over unwanted styles from the original source. It’s a simple yet powerful way to maintain consistency and a clean aesthetic.
What You Need to Know About the Rollout
Remember, these features are currently available to OneNote Insiders. If you don’t see them instantly, don’t worry. Microsoft is rolling them out in stages, so it may take a little time to reach your account.
It’s also vital to note that the “Paste Text Only” feature is currently available on Windows, Mac, and the web versions of OneNote.
These updates demonstrate Microsoft’s commitment to listening to user feedback and continually improving the OneNote experience.They represent significant quality-of-life improvements that will make your note-taking and association even more efficient.