Mastering OneNote: Keyboard Shortcuts for Strikethrough
In the digital age, productivity is key, and Microsoft OneNote offers a wealth of features to streamline your note-taking and organization. One such feature is the strikethrough, which allows you to cross out text, indicating that it's no longer relevant or needs to be corrected. While OneNote provides a user-friendly interface, keyboard shortcuts can significantly boost your efficiency. Let's delve into the world of OneNote keyboard shortcuts, focusing on the strikethrough feature.
Understanding Strikethrough in OneNote
Before we dive into the keyboard shortcuts, let's ensure we're on the same page regarding the strikethrough feature. Strikethrough allows you to cross out text, creating a horizontal line through the middle of the selected text. This is particularly useful when you want to indicate that something has been deleted, corrected, or is no longer applicable.
Enabling Keyboard Shortcuts in OneNote
Before you can use keyboard shortcuts, you need to ensure they're enabled in OneNote. Here's how:
- Open OneNote.
- Click on File in the top-left corner.
- Select Options.
- In the OneNote Options window, click on the Customize Ribbon tab.
- Under Main Tabs, select Quick Access Toolbar.
- Check the box next to Show Quick Access Toolbar above the Ribbon.
- Click OK.
OneNote Keyboard Shortcuts for Strikethrough
Now that you've enabled keyboard shortcuts, let's explore the strikethrough shortcuts. OneNote offers two keyboard shortcuts for strikethrough, depending on whether you want to apply it to selected text or the text you're currently typing.
Strikethrough Selected Text
If you've already typed some text and want to apply a strikethrough to it, use the following keyboard shortcut:
Ctrl + \
Here's how it works:
- Select the text you want to strikethrough.
- Press and hold the Ctrl key.
- Press the backslash key (\).
- The selected text will now have a strikethrough.
Strikethrough as You Type
If you want to apply a strikethrough as you type, use the following keyboard shortcut:
Ctrl + Shift + \
Here's how it works:
- Start typing your text.
- Whenever you want to apply a strikethrough, press and hold the Ctrl and Shift keys.
- Press the backslash key (\).
- The text you're typing will now have a strikethrough.
Removing Strikethrough
If you've applied a strikethrough by mistake or want to remove it, you can do so easily with the following keyboard shortcut:
Ctrl + Shift + /
Here's how it works:
- Select the text with a strikethrough.
- Press and hold the Ctrl and Shift keys.
- Press the forward slash key (/).
- The strikethrough will be removed from the selected text.
Conclusion
Mastering OneNote keyboard shortcuts, particularly those for strikethrough, can significantly enhance your productivity. Whether you're crossing out incorrect information, indicating that something is no longer relevant, or simply wanting to add a visual cue to your notes, the strikethrough feature is an invaluable tool. By incorporating these keyboard shortcuts into your note-taking routine, you'll find that your work becomes more efficient and your notes more organized.
