Can I disable the auto selection and move feature in One Note?

[jschretz]

When I write chemical equations or draw molecules in OneNote, OneNote
frequently assumes (incorrectly) that I'm trying to move previously written
or drawn material. Is there a way to disable or restrict OneNote's
automated selection and move features?

For example, if I want to write the following molecule to the screen

CH3
!
CH3 CH CH3

my practice is to write the longest part of the molecule first

CH3 CH CH3

and then fill in the smaller parts of the molecule

CH3
!
CH3 CH CH3

OneNote, however, typically responds to the attempt to add the smaller part
of the molecule as an attempt to move the previously entered material (the
longer part of the molecule). I get the same results whether the writing is
marked as text or drawing.

I'm trying to disable the automated selection and move feature, at least
while writing the original equations.

Thank you.

 

[Erik Sojka]

Are you displaying Notes containers (Tools | Options | Display | "Show Notes
Containers on pages")? While you're there, ensure that the containers are
displayed in a darker shade (the two "Adjust the darkness of ..." settings on
the same Options page).

This setting will let you see how OneNote is interpreting your strokes, and
verify that the new Ink is inside or outside of a previous container, and
therefore if OneNote will automatically try to move a container to make room.