On to or Onto 16/04/20251 min read Gary On to is used when on is part of a verb phrase. Onto talks about movement from one place to another place. She held on to her hat. (verb phrase/held on) First, I need to log on to my laptop. The dog jumped onto the sofa. (from one place/the floor – to another place/the sofa) He climbed onto the wall for a better view of the sea. Confused Words