OneNote is vastly used for note taking, documents storing and data organizing and sharing tool across multiple organizations. You can pursue various goals when creating OneNote documentation, however you still strive for clarity, effectiveness and comprehensiveness. To achieve all that in couple clicks, we offer top selected Microsoft 365 Copilot prompts for OneNote that really work. They can help streamline your tasks and bring efficiency to both your personal and professional life.
Let's get right into the prompts we've selected for you:
1. Quiz yourself
Create a quiz for 5th grade math
2. Get in shape
Suggest 3 outdoor activities I can do for exercise in Seattle in March. Include any equipment or fees that might be needed.
3. Create a shopping list
Create an Easter shopping list
Take it to the next level
Consider giving Copilot more details about the sort of things you need. For example, "Create an Easter shopping list for an egg hunt for a group of kids aged 6-12. Include snacks, drinks, and activities."
4. Next steps
Break down the fundraising event plan into steps.
Take it to the next level
For a particular step you could ask Copilot to identify potential risks to successfully completing it.
More to try
Consider asking Copilot to "Rewrite this as a table with a column for who is responsible for each line item."
5. Brainstorm
Give me ideas for [ways to improve productivity and better manage my time]
Take it to the next level
You can specify how many ideas you want and ask it to be more detailed if you like. For example "Include pros and cons of each idea."
More to try
If one of the ideas appeals to you, ask Copilot to help you create a plan to implement that idea.
6. Create a plan
Help me plan [my career growth as a lawyer, including goals and key milestones]
More to try
After you review and edit the plan, copy it and ask Copilot in Word to create a planning document for you.
7. Tips and tricks
What are some tips for [giving effective presentations]
Take it to the next level
Give Copilot more context about what you're trying to do.
For example, when asking for tips about giving effective presentations consider adding information about your audience such as "Consider that my audience will be online and will consist largely of seniors."
Experiment
Try this prompt with different topics. "What are some tips for time management?"
8. Suggest edits
How could I edit this to sound more [professional]?
To be clear
By default OneNote will apply this to the entire section. If you want it to apply to a specific range of text, select it before running this prompt. OneNote will reply with suggestions in the Copilot panel.
How could I simplify this text for an audience that's new to the topic?
Experiment
Instead of "simplify" you could ask Copilot to make the text more "detailed" or "thorough". Try a few different tones such as "authoritative" or "concise" to see how the response varies.
9. How do I
How can Copilot help?
10. Organize the plan
Break down [the Contoso fundraising event plan into steps]
More to try
Consider asking Copilot to "Rewrite this as a table with a column for who is responsible for each line item."
11. Create an ingredient list
Create an ingredient list for homemade spring rolls
Take it to the next level
You can ask Copilot to be more specific by suggesting ingredients you want it to include (or exclude).
12. Improve this text
Suggest 3 ways I could rewrite this text to be more professional.
Experiment
Try different variations for the tone to see how the results differ. Instead of "professional" try "efficient" or "expert" for example
13. Summarize
Summarize as a [status email]
To be clear
If you’d like to narrow the scope of what OneNote summarizes just select the text you want summarized before running the prompt.
Take it to the next level
You can give Copilot more detail about how you want the status email. For example consider adding "Use a professional tone."
14. Get a to-do list
Get a to-do list from my Fabrikam client meetings.
15. Create an agenda
Add a meeting agenda based on my prior meeting notes with [World Wide Importers]
Take it to the next level
If there are specific agenda items you want to include you can add those. For example "…include an item for discussing shipping costs."
16. Draft a plan
Draft a plan for [a team offsite in Tucson]
Take it to the next level
The more detail you can give Copilot the better. Add more information about what the offsite will include such as "...including team building, dining, and outdoor recommendations."
More to try
If you want more details about something in the plan, such as a restaurant or other venue, ask Copilot to tell you more about it.
17. Create variations
Give me 5 variations of [my slogans for the Fabrikam ad campaign]
Take it to the next level
You can give Copilot some guidance about how you’d like the output. Add "Make them friendly" or "Make them professional" for example.
18. Who's who
Who are my points of contact for [the Contoso project]
More to try
Want to know what the latest is from one or more of those people? Ask Copilot "What’s the latest from [person]"
19. Ask your notes
How many active projects [does the East coast team have]?
More to try
Consider asking OneNote to create a table of the active projects.
20. Get insights
List the pros and cons of [the Q4 sales strategy in a table]
More to try
When it returns the table, select the Copy button and paste the results onto your OneNote page.
21. Improve the plan
Help me improve the plan for [the Fabrikam client pitch]
To be clear
The more detailed the plan is, the more specific Copilot can be with its recommendations.
22. Analyze ideas
Analyze the marketing campaign ideas on this page and identify the strongest ones and the reasons why
Take it to the next level
If you'd like to limit the scope to just this page, you can add "on this page" to the prompt.
More to try
Consider asking Copilot what the potential downsides of the different marketing ideas so you can make a more informed decision.
23. Outlet visit preparation
Instruction: As a Back Office Manager in the retail industry, your task is to define process and documentation standards for outlet visits. This task should be broken down into smaller, manageable steps, such as defining the purpose of the visit, outlining the process, setting documentation standards, and establishing follow-up procedures. Ensure that your answer is unbiased and avoids relying on stereotypes. Use clear, concise language and explain each step as if you're explaining it to a fellow retail manager. Include practical examples from the retail industry wherever necessary. Question: As a Back Office Manager in the retail industry, how would you define the process and documentation standards for outlet visits? Remember to break down the information into manageable steps and use clear, business language. Include practical examples to further simplify the understanding.
Experiment
Ask Copilot for more examples of follow-up procedures
24. Process incoming orders
Recommend a strategy for processing incoming orders for accuracy (match quantity, price)
Take it to the next level
You can change this prompt to target different criteria than quantity and price. After you copy the prompt text and paste it in the prompt box, revise it by changing the two instances of "matching quantity and price" to something else.
25. Plan a store visit
Help me plan for a store visit
More to try
How can we improve staff training during store visits?
26. Team members' shift schedule template
Create a schedule template for team members' shifts
Take it to the next level
You can change this prompt to make it more specific to your circumstances. After you copy the prompt text and paste it in the prompt box, change the "Remember to include" sentence to take into account any specific features of your schedule and time slots.
27. Effective inventory management
What are the key considerations for effective inventory management during peak shopping seasons?
More to try
What are some best practices for supplier relationship management?
28. Conducting inventory audit
Detail the steps for conducting a successful inventory audit, considering factors like discrepancies and turnover rates
More to try
How often should inventory audits be conducted?
29. Shift handover
Instruction: As a store associate in the retail industry, your task is to write a detailed shift handover report for the next associate. This report should include all the necessary details about the tasks completed, pending tasks, any issues encountered, and any other relevant information that the next associate needs to know to ensure a smooth transition. Ensure that your report is concise, clear, and easy to understand. Use business language and phrasing appropriate for a retail store associate. Remember to maintain the original writing style, ensuring that a formal report remains formal. Question: Write a detailed shift handover report for the next retail store associate, including all the necessary details about the tasks completed, pending tasks, issues encountered, and any other relevant information.
30. Summarize end-of-day notes
Summarize end-of-day store notes from the store manager
To be clear
Open your notes in Word or OneNote. With that document open, run this Copilot prompt. It reads the notes and produces a draft summary for you.
31. Propose performance metrics
Propose performance metrics for benchmarking against industry standards
Take it to the next level
You can change this prompt to make it more specific to your circumstances. After you copy the prompt text and paste it in the prompt box, change the instances of "manufacturing industry" to your specific industry.
32. Root cause analysis
Suggest a method for root cause analysis in a case of fire.
Take it to the next level
You can change this prompt to make it specific to your circumstances. After you copy the prompt text and paste it in the prompt box, change the two instances of "in the event of a fire" to a different problematic event.
More to try
Create a checklist
33. Task list email template
Draft an email template for a shareable task list
34. Team members' schedule template
Create a template for scheduling team members' shifts
Take it to the next level
You can change this prompt to make it more specific to your needs. After you copy the prompt text and paste it in the prompt box, at the very end, add any unique features of your scheduling system.
35. Quality reports template
Create a template for quality reports
Take it to the next level
You can change this prompt to make it more specfic to your circumstances. After you copy the prompt text and paste it in the prompt box, add info at the very end about your department's unique features.
36. Quality problem analysis
Propose a methodology for identifying the root cause of a quality problem
37. Process for ensuring safety
Help me define the processes for ensuring quality and safety
38. Understand the cause of product defects
To understand the cause of recent product defects, what questions should we first consider regarding our manufacturing process? Answer them.
More to try
How can we ensure that the raw materials meet the required specifications?
39. Plan a job fair
What tasks are needed for me to plan a job fair to hire designers?
More to try
To get a response tailored to your needs, edit the job position in the prompt or ask Copilot for a general job fair plan.
40. Extract key messages
List the three key messages on this page
Take it to the next level
First open the page in OneNote that contains your blog draft.
41. Plan product launch campaign
Develop a marketing campaign for our upcoming launch of Contoso Citrus by using in-house product planning materials and web sources. Include ideas for social media, print ads, and events.
To be clear
Substitute your product for Contoso Citrus to get more personal results.
Conclusion
As you can see, Microsoft 365 Copilot is suitable for any sort of content you want to create with your OneNote application. The prompts we've brought your attention to today are highly effective for both personal and professional use. Implementing such model will let you step back from routine tasks or tiresome routines , or even suggest creative ideas. Embrace the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot and take your productivity to new heights.
You can find more useful tips and tricks for Microsoft 365 Copilot here https://copilot.cloud.microsoft/en-us/prompts/all
