Apply a template to a page

1. Select Insert and choose    Page Templates.

2. In the Templates pane on the right, select the down arrows to expand the categories.

3. Choose a template. You can try as many as you like. Each choice creates a new page. Right-click to delete any pages you don't want. 

To set a default template, choose a template under Always use a specific template at the bottom of the Templates pane. 

Tip: To create a custom template, build the page and select Save current page as template. For info on creating your own calendar template, see Where are the calendar templates?

Applying a template isn't currently possible in OneNote for the web.

As a workaround, you can:

• Apply a background color to a page.

• Design a page and use it as a template. Copy the page and add text to the copy, which keeps the original ready to use again.

You can apply a template in the OneNote desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

  

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Applying a template isn't possible in OneNote for Mac.

As a workaround, you can:

• Apply a background color to a page.

• Design a page and use it as a template. Copy the page and add text to the copy, which keeps the original ready to use again.