Microsoft OneNote

A Microsoft OneNote is a note-taking software that enables users to gather and organize digital information through free-form notes and collaboration tools.

• Context:
  • It can support Content Creation through:
    • Free-form Note taking with text, drawings, and audio.
    • Screen Clipping for visual content capture.
    • Audio Commentary for voice notes.
    • Digital Ink for handwritten input.
  • It can enable Information Organization through:
    • Notebook Structure with sections and pages.
    • Tag System for content categorization.
    • Search Function across notebooks.
    • Content Sync across devices.
  • It can provide Collaboration Features through:
    • Shared Notebooks over internet or network.
    • Real-time Editing with multiple users.
    • Change Tracking for version control.
    • Comment System for feedback.
  • It can integrate with Microsoft Services through:
    • Microsoft 365 for enterprise users.
    • OneDrive for cloud storage.
    • Office Web for browser access.
    • Teams Integration for workplace collaboration.
  • It can range from being a Basic Note App to being an Enterprise Collaboration Platform, depending on its deployment type.
  • ...
• Examples:
  • OneNote Releases, such as:
    • OneNote (2014), became freeware across platforms.
    • OneNote (2022), unified windows app version.
    • OneNote (2024), added copilot integration.
  • OneNote Platforms, such as:
    • OneNote Desktop, for windows and macos.
    • OneNote Mobile, for ios, ipados, and android.
    • OneNote Web, through browser access.
  • OneNote Deployments, such as:
    • Personal Use, as standalone app.
    • Business Use, with microsoft 365.
    • Education Use, for classroom collaboration.
  • ...
• Counter-Examples:
  • Evernote, which uses a structured note approach rather than free-form organization.
  • Google Keep, which focuses on simple note taking without advanced features.
  • Notion, which emphasizes workspace management over traditional note-taking.
• See: Microsoft OneNote Copilot, Note-Taking Software, Microsoft 365, Collaboration Tool, Digital Notebook, Information Management System.

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References

2025

• (Wikipedia, 2025) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_OneNote Retrieved:2025-1-23.
  • {{Microsoft OneNote is a note-taking software developed by Microsoft. It is available as part of the Microsoft 365 suite and since 2014 has been free on all platforms outside the suite. OneNote is designed for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users' notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries. Notes can be shared with other OneNote users over the Internet or a network. OneNote is also available as a free, stand-alone app via the official website and the app stores of: Windows 10/11, MacOS, iOS, iPadOS and Android. Microsoft also provides a web-based version of OneNote as part of OneDrive and Office for the web.

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