How to Delete a OneNote Notebook
OneNote is a versatile note-taking application developed by Microsoft, which allows users to organize and store their notes in a digital format. However, there may come a time when you need to delete a OneNote notebook due to various reasons, such as freeing up space or removing sensitive information. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting a OneNote notebook on both Windows and macOS.
Deleting a OneNote Notebook on Windows
1. Open OneNote on your Windows PC.
2. Click on the “File” tab in the upper-left corner of the application.
3. Select “Open” from the dropdown menu, and then choose “OneNote Notebook” from the left pane.
4. Navigate to the location of the notebook you want to delete and click on it to select it.
5. Press the “Delete” key on your keyboard or right-click on the notebook and select “Delete” from the context menu.
6. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion.
Deleting a OneNote Notebook on macOS
1. Open OneNote on your Mac.
2. Click on the “File” menu in the upper-left corner of the application.
3. Select “Open” from the dropdown menu, and then choose “OneNote Notebook” from the left pane.
4. Navigate to the location of the notebook you want to delete and click on it to select it.
5. Press the “Command + Delete” keys on your keyboard or right-click on the notebook and select “Move to Trash” from the context menu.
6. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Delete” to confirm the deletion.
Deleting a OneNote Notebook from OneDrive
If your OneNote notebook is stored on OneDrive, you can delete it from there as well. Here’s how:
1. Open your web browser and go to OneDrive.
2. Sign in to your Microsoft account if prompted.
3. Navigate to the “Documents” folder and expand the “OneNote” section.
4. Right-click on the notebook you want to delete and select “Delete” from the context menu.
5. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click “Delete” to confirm the deletion.
Deleting a OneNote Notebook from an Android or iOS Device
If you are using OneNote on an Android or iOS device, you can delete the notebook from the app itself:
1. Open the OneNote app on your Android or iOS device.
2. Tap on the “More” button (three dots) in the upper-right corner of the application.
3. Select “Manage Notebooks” from the dropdown menu.
4. Tap on the notebook you want to delete and then tap “Delete” or “Remove from Device” (depending on your device).
5. A confirmation dialog will appear. Tap “Delete” or “Remove” to confirm the deletion.
By following these steps, you should be able to delete a OneNote notebook on any platform. Remember to back up your notebooks before deleting them, in case you need to restore any important information.
