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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

9 months

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and flexible organization of Microsoft OneNote, which allows for effective note management across various devices. The ability to integrate multimedia elements and collaborate in real-time enhances productivity, making it a valuable tool for both personal and professional use. However, some users report occasional syncing issues that can disrupt their workflow.

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Sneha S.
SS
Freelancer
Education Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Endless, Easy-to-Organize Notes in Microsoft OneNote"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

In Microsoft OneNote, it never feels like you run out of paper—we can keep writing endlessly. Notes are easy to organise, print, and share, and it’s simple to find information later even if we’ve forgotten which tab or page it’s stored on. We can create any number of tabs, which helps keep everything neatly organised and easy to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

I don’t really see any major downsides. The only thing is that the interface can feel a bit cluttered at times, and syncing can occasionally lag when I switch between devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RW
Threat Hunter 2
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"OneNote Feels Like a True Digital Workspace SaaS Application"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

I am using microsoft onenote for last 4 years and it is one of the best note taking and documentation software so far. In it you can click anywhere and start typing. we can include drawings, images and files. It feels more like a digital workspace Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

Sometimes the app loads with time and mobile application is not that richwith features. So it takes time to sync across devices. it is very heavy version of notepad Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nijat I.
NI
Full-stack Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Versatile Note Taking and Seamless Collaboration for Teams"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

Microsoft OneNote is an effective tool to use in a professional setting due to being flexible in knowledge and note management. This application enables management of information through notebooks, sections, and pages, which is quite useful in managing meeting information, project and document ideas, and managing research documentation. The strength of using Microsoft OneNote lies in being able to integrate different elements, such as text, to-do lists, images, links, and code snippets, in one page that can be effectively used in a working environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

The only downside here is that OneNote does not have a strict organizational system, like a documentation tool with a wiki. This means that, without a certain amount of organizational discipline, the notebooks can get messy. The search function is good, but it can still be difficult, even in a large amount of notes distributed among a variety of notebooks. There is very limited functionality for getting the information out into other forms, and the options for formatting are very basic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BY
Product Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible Notes with Easy-to-Organize Pages and Subpages"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

OneNote has a lot of flexibility and allows you to create pages within pages. This is helpful because I can start to create notes on a specific subject but easily break it up into sub-pages within a topic Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

The flexibility to create new pages and subpages can also cause issues and make finding something hard than it should be. If you are consistent with your page creations this can be avoided. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
UP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Organization, Dictation, and Brainstorming Win"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

The dictate feature is my favorite part. It's so helpful when I really need to record exactly what was said in a meeting, I can turn it on and off discreetly and keep the transcription right there in my other notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

Some of the features feel like they were made more for tablet users than computer users. The drawing features would be great if you primarily use a tablet. But I'm typically on a laptop so it feels like a significant portion of the features aren't really made for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BD
Customer Resolution Agent
Consumer Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Everything in One Place with Easy File Attachments"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

I like that I can keep everything in one place. I also like being able to attach files to pages, so I can access what I need right away whenever I’m looking for it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

Sometimes, if files are moved to a different location, it can corrupt the page and the file won’t open. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Intuitive visual organization and ultra-convenient OCR for your notes"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

The structure with sections and colored pages allows you to organize your projects in a very visual and intuitive way, somewhat like a physical binder. What I like the most is the optical character recognition (OCR) feature that allows you to copy text from an image and paste it directly into my notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

Synchronization conflicts sometimes occur on Microsoft OneNote when using the software on multiple devices simultaneously. I also find that the table management is quite rudimentary and lacks flexibility compared to what can be found in other tools of the Microsoft OneNote suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akshit K.
AK
Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Excellent for Handwritten Notes and PDFs"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

I love using Microsoft OneNote for taking handwritten notes, which helps me remember better and organize my notes by linking them to others seamlessly. The ability to add equations and mathematical notations easily is another aspect I find incredibly valuable, enhancing my note-taking capabilities, especially during study sessions. I also enjoy the feature that allows me to import PDF documents and add them as printouts on the page for annotation. This feature significantly reduces the hassle of carrying physical copies and stationery items, making my study experience more efficient and organized. Additionally, the initial setup process for Microsoft OneNote was very easy, which I found to be a great relief and added to the overall positive experience. I am highly likely to recommend it to friends and colleagues due to these impressive features and ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

I find exporting notes tough, and setting page sizes can be tricky. The printout settings don't estimate margins well, which can be frustrating. Margins should be clearly shown when setting printouts and while taking notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sabri S.
SS
trainer
Consulting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Trustworthy Digital Journal for Organized Thought and Everyday Tasks"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

For both personal and professional use, Microsoft OneNote is incredibly adaptable. It's great for meeting notes, project tracking, training materials, and general knowledge management because of how easily information can be organized using notebooks, sections, and pages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

Despite OneNote's strength, it can become disorganized if proper naming and structure guidelines are not followed. Large notebooks can easily become disorganized because there is no established hierarchy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Subhajit P.
SP
Writer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great for Storyboarding, Needs Faster Typing"
What do you like best about Microsoft OneNote?

I love using Microsoft OneNote because it allows me to paint and storyboard, which are crucial features for my content creation and scripting tasks. I appreciate being able to organize my notes with chapters, making it easier to reference and manage different sections of my work. One of the best aspects is that I can access and make changes to my notes from my phone anywhere, which provides great flexibility and convenience, especially when I am on the go. Additionally, the integration with Excel enhances my workflow, making data management seamless. Switching from physical copies to Microsoft OneNote was a great decision, simplifying my setup process while offering digital versatility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft OneNote?

I dislike the typing speed in Microsoft OneNote as it lags when I type, which disrupts my workflow. I wish it could be as instant as other note-taking apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Brad Winters
Last activity over 3 years ago

Does anyone directly link OneNote to their Outlook account for sending notes to others?

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Raighafaro Nohan
Last activity over 4 years ago

What's the better way to save something as a template in software.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

9 months

Average Discount

14%

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