Then look at the tags in the right-side navigation. To view the centralized list of all tasks select the “Find Tags” button in the navigation bar. Tasks can be defined anywhere within the notebook, sections, or notes.ġ. I don’t always keep all tasks in one notebook section. I often precede the detail with the date name.ģ. Use the space below the task name to keep up with the details of the task.

This will apply the tag symbol in front of your task name on the note.Ģ. Within any note, type a task name and then select the tag name for the tags list. If I am defining the type of task that will be tracked, then I used a Symbol that contains room for a checkbox.ġ. Define a new tag or modify an existing one. At the bottom of the tag list select “Customize Tags”ģ. From the home tab select the down/end arrow on the Tags list.Ģ. Note: The current version of OneNote that I use is from Office 2010.ġ. The tag becomes a task category that I can group with (i.e. There are many built-in tag names but I also customize the list with my own names. To track tasks I use the “tag” feature of OneNote. It has everything from general notes, meeting notes, research notes, reference materials, and my to-do list of tasks.

I use Microsoft OneNote to manage my professional career.

Onenote task tracker