Join and Write Your First Note

Use this path when someone has already created the workspace or when you want to start in My Workspace.

Step 1: Open a workspace

1. Sign in to Orbit with your Microsoft work or school account.
2. Open the workspace switcher in the sidebar.
3. Choose an existing workspace, or choose My Workspace for personal notes.
4. Wait for Orbit to load the folder tree and note list.

If the workspace does not appear, search by at least two characters. Workspace search finds Orbit workspaces that you can access.

Step 2: Create or choose a folder

1. Select a folder in the sidebar.
2. If you need a new folder, choose New folder.
3. Enter the folder name and create it.

Step 3: Create your first note

1. Select the folder where the note should live.
2. Choose Create note.
3. Enter a clear title.
4. Start writing in Orbit.

Step 4: Add structure

Try these common writing tools:

• Use headings for sections.
• Add a task list for action items.
• Insert a table for owners, status, or decisions.
• Add a wiki link to connect this note to another note.
• Leave comments for review questions.

For editor details, see Writing and Formatting.

Step 5: Share the note

If everyone already has workspace access, copy an existing-access link. If one person needs access to one note, use Share Notes.