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How to View Search Results in the OneNote Mobile App
Question details
The user wants to know how to search for specific text and view the highlighted search results within a notebook page on the OneNote mobile application.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote Mobile App
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Searching for specific words or phrases within a particular notebook page on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- The user expects matching words to be highlighted on the mobile page, successfully mirroring the search experience found on the desktop version of OneNote.
Ensure that your notebooks are fully synced and that you have updated to the latest version of the OneNote mobile app on your device.
Use the 'Find on a page' Feature
Utilize the built-in search function to find and highlight specific text directly on your current notebook page.
The OneNote mobile app offers a dedicated tool to search for words on an individual page. This feature mimics the desktop version by highlighting matching text, making it easy to quickly scan and locate important information.
Launch the OneNote mobile app and navigate to the specific notebook and page where you want to perform the search.
Tap the three-dot menu icon located in the upper-right corner of your screen.
From the dropdown menu that appears, tap on the 'Find on a page' option.
Type the word or phrase you are looking for into the search bar. OneNote will automatically highlight the matching words on the page so you can easily scroll through the results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search across all my OneNote notebooks on the mobile app?
Yes. To search across all notebooks instead of just a single page, tap the magnifying glass icon typically found at the top of the main notebooks or sections list, then enter your query.
Why isn't OneNote mobile highlighting my search results?
If your search results are not being highlighted, the text you are searching for might be embedded within an image that hasn't been processed by OCR (Optical Character Recognition) yet, or you may simply need to restart and update your app.
How can I suggest new search improvements for OneNote mobile?
You can suggest new features or report search-related issues directly to the development team by visiting the Microsoft feedback portal in your web browser and submitting your request under the OneNote category.
