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How to Share a OneNote Class Notebook Student Section with a Supervisor
Question details
The user needs to share a private student section of a OneNote Class Notebook with a supervisor while keeping the rest of the class notebook hidden.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing specific academic progress or notes with an external supervisor or advisor securely.
- Observed behavior
- The goal is to generate a restricted sharing link so the supervisor only has access to the designated student's section, maintaining the privacy of other class sections.
Ensure you have the necessary owner or teacher permissions for the Class Notebook in Microsoft 365, and verify that your institution's policies allow generating sharing links for specific individuals.
Share the Student Section Using OneNote for the Web
Use the web version of OneNote to generate a specific, restricted sharing link that grants access only to the selected student section.
By utilizing the 'Specific people' sharing option in OneNote Online, you can restrict access strictly to the supervisor's email address. This ensures that the privacy of all other students in the Class Notebook is securely maintained.
Launch your web browser, navigate to Microsoft 365, and open the Class Notebook in OneNote for the web (OneNote Online).
In the notebook navigation pane, find the specific student's section that you wish to share with the supervisor.
Right-click the student section and select 'Share' from the context menu, which will open the link settings dialog.
In the sharing settings, select the 'Specific people' option to ensure the link only works for the designated supervisor.
Enter the supervisor's or advisor's email address in the provided field, then click 'Send' or copy the link to share it with them directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share just a single page instead of the entire student section?
Yes. In OneNote, you can right-click on a specific page and select 'Copy Link to Page' to share only that page. However, access will still be dictated by your overarching Microsoft 365 permission settings.
Why is the 'Specific people' sharing option greyed out?
If the 'Specific people' option is unavailable, it typically means your school or organization's IT administrator has restricted external sharing. You will need to contact your IT support team to request permission adjustments.
Will the supervisor be able to edit the student section I share?
You can control this in the link settings. When choosing 'Specific people', you can check or uncheck the 'Allow editing' box. Leaving it unchecked grants the supervisor view-only access.
How do I revoke the supervisor's access later?
To remove access, open the Class Notebook in OneNote for the web, click 'Share', select 'Manage Access', locate the supervisor's specific link, and delete it. This instantly revokes their ability to view the section.
