Rotating a printout in OneNote can be a convenient way to ensure that the content is displayed in the orientation that best suits your needs. Whether you’re using OneNote for Windows 10, OneNote 2016, or OneNote for Mac, the steps can vary slightly. Below, I’ll guide you through the process of rotating a printout in OneNote for both Windows and Mac versions.
## For OneNote for Windows 10
Step 1: Insert Your Printout
Before rotating, you need to insert the printout into your OneNote notebook. Go to the ‘Insert’ tab and select ‘Printout’. Choose the file you want to insert, and it will appear on your page.
Step 2: Select the Printout
Click on the printout to select it. You should see a border around the printout with handle points that indicate it’s selected.
Step 3: Rotate the Printout
Unfortunately, OneNote for Windows 10 does not have a built-in feature to rotate printouts directly. You will need to rotate the document before inserting it into OneNote or use a third-party tool like an image editor to rotate it and then reinsert it.
## For OneNote 2016/2013
Step 1: Insert Your Printout
Go to the ‘Insert’ tab and click ‘File Printout’. Choose the file you want to insert. The printout will be placed on the page.
Step 2: Select the Printout
Click on the printout to select it.
Step 3: Rotate the Printout
OneNote 2016 and 2013 do not natively support rotating printouts. As with OneNote for Windows 10, you will need to rotate the content before inserting it into OneNote or use an external application to adjust the orientation.
## For OneNote for Mac
Step 1: Insert Your Printout
Use the ‘Insert’ menu to select ‘PDF Printout’ and then choose the PDF file you wish to insert.
Step 2: Select the Printout
Click on the PDF printout within OneNote to select it.
Step 3: Rotate the Printout
As with the Windows versions, OneNote for Mac does not have a feature to rotate printouts. However, you can rotate the PDF using Preview or another PDF editor before inserting it into OneNote.
## Alternative Solution: Rotate before Inserting
Step 1: Rotate with PDF Editor or Image Editor
Before inserting the printout into OneNote, open the document with a PDF editor like Adobe Acrobat or an image editor if it’s an image. Use the rotation tools provided by the software to rotate the document to your desired orientation.
Step 2: Save the Rotated Document
After you’ve rotated the document, save it with a new file name to avoid overwriting the original file if necessary.
Step 3: Insert the Rotated Document into OneNote
Follow the standard procedure to insert a printout as outlined in the first step of the previous sections. Since the document is already rotated, it should appear correctly in OneNote.
While it can be frustrating that OneNote doesn’t directly support rotation of printouts, these workarounds can help ensure that your information is displayed as needed. If rotating documents before inserting them into OneNote is something you do frequently, it may be beneficial to invest in a PDF editor that streamlines this process for you.