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How to Create a OneNote Tag Summary Page on iPad
Question details
The user wants to combine tagged notes from multiple pages or sections into a single summary page using the OneNote app for iPad.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Organizing and consolidating tagged notes across multiple notebooks while working on an iPad.
- Observed behavior
- The tag summary feature is missing from the iOS/iPadOS version of OneNote, preventing the user from generating the summary page directly on their device.
Ensure your iPad and Windows devices are connected to the internet and signed into the same Microsoft account so your notebooks sync properly across devices.
Generate the Tag Summary Using OneNote for Windows
Since the iPad version lacks this feature, you must generate the summary page on a Windows device. Once synced, you can view the page on your iPad.
The 'Find Tags' and 'Create Summary Page' features are currently exclusive to the OneNote desktop application for Windows. By using a PC to compile the tags, you can bypass this mobile limitation.
Launch the OneNote desktop application on your Windows PC and open the notebook you wish to summarize.
Navigate to the 'Home' tab on the top ribbon and click on 'Find Tags'. This will open the Tags Summary pane on the right side of the screen.
At the bottom of the Tags Summary pane, click the 'Create Summary Page' button. OneNote will generate a new page compiling all your tagged notes.
Allow the notebook to sync to your Microsoft account. Once synced, open OneNote on your iPad, and the newly created tag summary page will be visible and accessible.
Submit Feedback to Microsoft
Express your need for this feature directly to the Microsoft development team by voting on the feedback portal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search for specific tags directly on OneNote for iPad?
Yes, while you cannot generate a dedicated summary page, you can tap the search icon (magnifying glass) in OneNote for iPad and type the name of the tag (e.g., 'To Do') to find related notes across your notebooks.
Will the tag summary page automatically update if I add new tags?
No, a generated tag summary page is static. If you modify existing tags or add new ones, you will need to generate a completely new summary page using the OneNote application for Windows.
Is the tag summary feature available on OneNote for Mac?
No, the 'Find Tags' and 'Create Summary Page' features are currently exclusive to the OneNote desktop application for Windows. Mac users face the same feature limitation as iPad users.
