Use page locking in Class Notebook

Applies To
OneNote for Microsoft 365 OneNote 2024 OneNote 2021 OneNote 2016 OneNote

Lock a student page to prevent edits while you review it or after a due date passes. While a student page is locked, you can view and make comments, but students can only view the page.

Page locking is available in supported versions of OneNote for Windows, OneNote for the web, OneNote for Mac, OneNote for iPad, iPhone, and Android.

Lock Class Notebook Pages in OneNote

  1. Open OneNote and navigate to the Class Notebook you need to edit.

  2. Find and select Class Notebook in the ribbon at the top of the window, then select Review Student Work.

  3. Choose the notebook section and page you're reviewing, then select Next.

  4. Select Page Locking.
    Select Page Locking.

  5. Choose Select All to lock all pages, or choose the checkbox next to a student's name to lock individual pages.

    Tip

    Select First name or Last name to sort the student list.

    Select the checkbox to lock an individual student page.

  6. Select Apply.

  7. To unlock pages, return to the Review Student Work pane and select Page Locking again. Clear the checkboxes, then select Apply.

Supported OneNote versions

Product Version How to check
OneNote for Windows with Microsoft 365 Current Microsoft 365 update Select File > Account, then look for the version and build number under About OneNote.
OneNote for the web N/A Open the notebook link in a web browser and sign in with your school account.
OneNote for Mac Version 16.10 or higher Select OneNote from the menu bar, then select About OneNote.
OneNote for iPad and iPhone Version 16.10 or higher Open OneNote settings and scroll to the bottom of the screen.
OneNote for Android Version 9001.1000 or higher Select the ⁠...⁠ menu, then select Settings > About.

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