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How to Pin OneNote Sections and Pages in Microsoft Teams
Question details
The user is looking for a way to pin specific OneNote sections or pages within Microsoft Teams to quickly access frequently used content.
- Product
- OneNote for Microsoft Teams
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to bookmark or pin frequently used OneNote pages and sections directly inside the Microsoft Teams workspace.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Teams currently lacks a built-in feature to pin individual OneNote sections or pages, making rapid access to specific notes difficult.
Before proceeding, ensure you have the desktop version of Microsoft OneNote installed on your Windows device, as the primary workaround requires add-in support not available in the web or Teams version.
Use Onetastic Add-in to Create Desktop Shortcuts
Since Teams cannot pin specific pages, Windows users can use the Onetastic add-in in the OneNote desktop app to create fast access shortcuts on their desktop or taskbar.
Onetastic is a popular third-party add-in for Microsoft OneNote on Windows. It provides additional functionality, including the ability to pin specific pages and sections directly to your Windows desktop, bypassing the need to navigate through Teams.
Download and install the Onetastic add-in for your desktop version of OneNote.
Launch the OneNote desktop application and navigate to the specific page or section you want to access frequently.
Right-click the page or section tab in OneNote and select the Onetastic option to 'Pin to Desktop'.
Use this newly created desktop shortcut to instantly open your frequently used notes without having to search through Microsoft Teams.
Submit a Feature Request via OneNote Feedback
Pinning specific pages in Teams is a known limitation. Submitting official feedback helps prioritize this feature for future updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pin an entire OneNote notebook in a Teams channel?
Yes, you can pin an entire OneNote notebook as a tab in a Teams channel. Click the '+' icon at the top of the channel, select OneNote, and choose the notebook you wish to pin. However, this will not pin specific individual pages.
Is there a way to link directly to a OneNote page in a Teams chat?
Yes. Right-click the specific page in the OneNote app, select 'Copy Link to Page', and paste that link into your Teams chat or channel. Clicking the link will redirect team members directly to that specific page.
Will Microsoft add the page pinning feature to Teams soon?
Currently, it remains a feature limitation. Microsoft continually updates its products based on user feedback, so submitting a feature request via the 'Send Feedback' option in OneNote is the best way to encourage this development.
