Tips and Examples for Effective Shortcuts

Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of this feature:
  1. Use mnemonic shortcuts: Choose key combinations that match the action (e.g., Ctrl+Alt+H for Insert Horizontal Line)
  2. Reserve Ctrl+Alt combinations for your most-used features: These are generally unused by OneNote and easy to remember
  3. Don't be afraid to override: If you never use OneNote's Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+6 tag shortcuts, those are prime real estate for your macros
  4. Group related actions: Assign sequential shortcuts to related macros (like Ctrl+Alt+1, Ctrl+Alt+2, Ctrl+Alt+3 for different formatting macros)
  5. Use function keys for quick access: F2-F12 are mostly available and perfect for frequently-used actions
  6. Check the Conflicts Only filter: Periodically review this to ensure you're comfortable with all your overrides

Real-World Examples

To give you some inspiration, here are some practical shortcut configurations:

  • Ctrl+H: Search & Replace macro
  • Ctrl+Alt+T: Table of Contents macro
  • Ctrl+Shift+F: Apply your favorite heading style
  • Ctrl+Alt+R: Rotate image right 90°
  • F5: Insert Monthly Calendar macro
  • Ctrl+Alt+C: Crop image
  • Ctrl+Alt+M: Manage Macros dialog
  • Ctrl+Shift+S: Save Selection as Custom Style

Keyboard Shortcuts Topics

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