How to Set a Default Size for Pasted Images in OneNote
Question details
The user wants to configure Microsoft OneNote to automatically resize images to a specific default size when pasting them into a notebook.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Pasting pictures into OneNote notes and wanting them to fit a specific dimension automatically.
- Observed behavior
- Images are pasted at their original size, and OneNote lacks a built-in setting or VBA support to change this default behavior.
Keep in mind that Microsoft OneNote currently does not have a native feature or VBA macro support to automatically resize pasted images.
Manually Resize Pasted Images
Since automatic resizing isn't supported, you must adjust the image dimensions manually using the drag handles.
Because neither the Microsoft 365 desktop version nor the Windows Store version of OneNote includes a default image size setting, manual adjustment is the primary workaround.
Copy your desired picture and paste it into your OneNote page.
Click on the pasted image once so that the selection borders appear around it.
Click and drag the sizing handles located at the corners of the image to scale it up or down to your preferred size.
Submit a Feature Request to Microsoft
Let Microsoft know that a default image size setting is a needed feature by submitting official feedback.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a macro to resize images in OneNote?
No. Unlike Microsoft Word or Excel, OneNote does not natively support VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), meaning you cannot use macros to automate image resizing.
Does OneNote for Windows 10 handle images differently than the desktop version?
Both the Microsoft 365 desktop version and the Windows Store version (OneNote for Windows 10) insert images at their original size and lack a default size setting.
Is there a third-party add-in for resizing images in OneNote?
Some third-party tools like Onetastic offer macro-like capabilities for OneNote, which may include image resizing scripts created by the community. However, this is not a native Microsoft solution and requires installing external software.
