In OneNote you can set printouts in the background of a page. This locks the printout, allowing for easier drawing and annotating over diagrams, exercises, lessons, and more.
Note: Embedding a large printout file is not recommended if many people will be viewing your content.
Set a single printout in the background of a page
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Insert your printout in OneNote by selecting Insert > File Printout > Insert.
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Once the printout is placed, right-click it and select Set Picture as Background.
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Insert your printout in OneNote by selecting Insert > Picture. Choose whether you want to upload from a file, your camera, or an online source.
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Select your printout and select Open.
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Once your printout is placed, right-click it and select Set Picture as Background.
Automatically set all printouts in the background of a page (applies to OneNote 2013 and 2016):
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Select File > Options > Advanced. Scroll to the bottom of the Advanced options.
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Check the option to Automatically set inserted file printouts in the background.
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Every printout inserted in OneNote will now be automatically set in the background.
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