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When you create a new OneNote 2016 notebook on OneDrive it's in the cloud. This means you can open it from your computer, smart phone, or any web-connected device and it will always be up to date. And, if you'd like, you can share it with others.
In OneNote, choose File > New.
If you already see OneDrive as an option, skip to step 5.
Choose Add a Place > OneDrive.
Enter your OneDrive or Microsoft Account username (for example, a Hotmail, Live, or Outlook.com email address).
Note
If you're creating a notebook at work, you can sign in using your organization's account and create your notebook on OneDrive for Business.
Select OneDrive - Personal, give your notebook a name, and then choose Create Notebook.
If you've already created a notebook on your computer, you can move it to OneDrive. After your notebook is on OneDrive you can share it with others.