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Use this command to install NoteHighlight2016 with WinGet:

winget install --id=elvirbrk.notehighlight2016 -e

NoteHighlight2016 is an add-in for Microsoft OneNote 2016 and OneNote for Office 365 that enables source code syntax highlighting. It enhances productivity by allowing users to insert formatted code snippets directly into their notes, improving readability and organization of technical content.

Key Features:

Language Support: Highlights syntax for a wide range of programming languages, including Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, and more.
Theme Customization: Offers various color themes to match user preferences or document styles.
Seamless Integration: Works effortlessly within OneNote, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Ease of Use: Features a pop-up window for code input, allowing users to format text directly or modify existing code blocks.
Cross-Platform Availability: Available for installation via winget, ensuring accessibility across different operating systems.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers, technical writers, and anyone needing to document code within OneNote. By providing clear, syntax-highlighted code snippets, NoteHighlight2016 enhances the clarity and professionalism of notes, making complex information more accessible and visually appealing.

README

NoteHighlight2016

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Based on NoteHighlight 2013 (https://notehighlight2013.codeplex.com) and VanillaAddin (https://github.com/OneNoteDev/VanillaAddIn) to create working addin for OneNote 2016 and OneNote for O365 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Syntax highlighting performed using https://gitlab.com/saalen/highlight

Install

To install just run MSI file from releases. For Office 64-bit use NoteHighlight2016.msi, and for Office 32-bit use NoteHighlight2016x86.msi. See here how to check which Office version you have.

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Usage

Add new code

Select language from menu
Enter source code in pop-up window and press OK
Highlighted source code will show up in page

Alt text

Format existing text or edit formatted text

Select text that you want to format or edit (you can select whole or only part of note). In case part on note is already formatted, you can select whole source code box.
From NoteHighlight menu select desired language
NoteHighlight form will open with selected text
Edit text or change formatting same as for new code

Additional languages

Go to settings.

To remove language from ribbon, select language from list and click Remove button. Restart OneNote to apply changes.
To add language to ribbon, choose language from drop down picker and click Add button. Restart OneNote to apply changes.

Sample of Themes

samples directory Theme Samples