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About

Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook that provides a single place for all your notes and information. Everything you need to remember and manage in your life.

Microsoft OneNote offers an unlimited canvas for organizing thoughts, making it feel like a digital version of a physical notebook. The free-form page layout lets you place notes, images, and drawings anywhere—perfect for visual thinkers. Exceptional pen and stylus support makes it the top choice for handwritten notes on tablets like Surface. Audio recording syncs with your notes, letting you tap a word to hear what was being said when you wrote it. Integration with Microsoft 365 means seamless access to your notes from Outlook, Teams, and Office apps. Class Notebook transforms it into a powerful educational tool for teachers and students.

Who Is OneNote Best For?

OneNote is particularly well-suited for:

Microsoft 365 users
Students taking lecture notes
Tablet users with stylus
Visual note takers
Teachers using Class Notebook
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Review Coverage

4.5/5

Aggregated score built from 3 public review sources.

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Unknown

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Features

Rich Text
Real-time Sync
Collaboration
Image Support
File Attachments
Tables
Search
Sharing
Tasks/TODO
Dark Mode
WYSIWYG
Content Uploads
Web Capture

Ratings & Reviews

4.5
(38,200 reviews)

Pricing

Free
Free Tier Available

Category

Productivity

Project Health

Status
Active

Publisher & Origin

Developer
Microsoft
Source Model
Closed source
Country of Origin
United States
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington, United States
Origin Type
Company

Pros

✓ Free
✓ Microsoft integration
✓ Great for handwriting
✓ Cross-platform

Cons

âš  Can be slow
âš  Sync issues
âš  Cluttered interface
âš  Heavy app

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OneNote free to use?

Yes, OneNote offers a free tier that you can use without payment. Free with Microsoft account

What platforms does OneNote support?

OneNote is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. You can access it from any web browser, plus dedicated apps for other platforms.

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