Merging Microsoft OneNote accounts

Merging Microsoft OneNote accounts and notes into one app can be a useful way to consolidate your information and streamline your note-taking process. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this:

Export Notebooks from Old Accounts

1. Open OneNote and sign in to the account you want to export notebooks from.
2. Click the “File” tab and select “Export”.
3. Choose the notebooks you want to export and select the export format (OneNote Package or PDF).
4. Select a location to save the exported notebook files.

Import Notebooks into New Account

1. Open OneNote and sign in to the account you want to import notebooks into.
2. Click the “File” tab and select “Import”.
3. Browse to the location where you saved the exported notebook files and select them.
4. The notebooks will be imported into your current OneNote account.

Alternative Method: Use Desktop App with Multiple OneNote Accounts

Another approach is to use the OneNote desktop app, which allows you to sign in with multiple Microsoft accounts simultaneously.

1. Open the OneNote desktop app.
2. Click the “Settings and More” button and select “Settings”.
3. In the Settings pane, click “Accounts” and then “Add account”.
4. Sign in with the additional Microsoft accounts containing OneNote notebooks you want to merge.
5. Once signed in to all accounts, you can copy and paste sections or entire OneNote notebooks between the accounts within the app.

This method eliminates the need for exporting and importing, allowing you to directly move content between accounts.

While there is no built-in “merge” function, these steps allow you to consolidate your OneNote notebooks and notes into a single account and app. Be sure to back up important data before making any changes.