CNET Editors' note: You'll need to receive a trial key for Microsoft Office here to be able to try this program.
CNET Editors' review
This program organizes project information, but it takes time to master its many functions. The tabbed interface is intuitive with a mix of information panels and note-entry areas. Readability is good with full control of screen color and fonts. The program takes input in many forms such as documents, onscreen handwritten notes, and media files. Microsoft OneNote's outline and search functions collate and outline the project data. This program doesn't have a particular method of use; you are expected to build your project in a way that fits your method of organization. To help new users, Microsoft includes an introductory guide, which explains most functions. This program does require immediate registration to use and some functions are disabled until purchase. An irritation is that disabled functions can be selected, which forces users to cancel numerous registration dialog boxes. Though it is an 82MB download, this program is worth a look. Novice users and those with small projects would do well with a basic word processor, but anyone looking to take notes and collate research will find this a worthy program.
Publisher's Description
From Microsoft:
Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 gives you an easier way to take, organize, and find your notes and information. Like paper, you can take notes anywhere on the page. Like a binder, it lets you organize your information into sections. But with OneNote 2003, you get the flexibility to do even more. Capture virtually any type of information and share it easily. And because all your notes are in one place, find what you need with just a few clicks anywhere--at your desk, in meetings, or on the road.
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All versions:
4.0 starsout of 309 votes
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Current version:
4.0 starsout of 167 votes
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"Awesome Program"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
Pros
I like the fact that I can store and recall info in once place when and where I want.`
Cons
The curve ball in trying to set up a connection between OneNote on my SkyDrive and OneNote on my WIndows Phone 7. There are some hoops to jump through, but once you work it out, awesome.
Summary
I am using the trial version now, and have to save up for the Stand alone version of OneNote, here in NZ the exchange rate makes buying software a Thing you have to budget for ;), but Buy it I will, I really like this program and it intergrates with my Office 2007 seamlessly. Awesome.
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"I recommend to any college student!"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
Pros
Very easy to organize. It even helps me organize things I forget to organize or set up!
Cons
When you tag a box it will tag both the 'header' and whatever else is in the box separately. This is inconvenient because when you search in your tags it separates the word from the definition.
Summary
You can start typing anywhere on the page, just as you would while taking notes with paper and pen.
Symbols are easy to get, and tables quick to make.
You have an unlimited paper size, meaning you can always write more to the left, right, down, up or even create a space where you didn't leave any; easy.
You can tag items as ToDo, Contact, Website to visit, Definition, Important, etc. Even create your own!
With these tags you can search within any of your notebooks, subjects, groups, or pages! When I go to study for a test I simply select my chemistry section, for example, and click search tags to find all of my definitions.
Lastly, it connects to outlook, word, and all other of your Microsoft Office (2010 at least) programs. You can even "print" to it from ANYWHERE you print!
It's amazing. Get it. Now. It's worth the price of the 2010 microsoft sweet alone! -
"exceptional for distance,on-line learnig"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
Pros
easy to use, set it up the way that works for me, can have more than one notebook
Cons
so far like everything about it.
Summary
Very easy to go between, power pointe presentations, make and take notes while listening to audio tapes, and or watching videos, can record directly from one note sure makes it easy. Can also share thru sky drive with other class members, notes ect. every student shoulkd have this program..
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"Without a trial key, this is useless"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
Pros
Great for people like me who have no printer. I can use THIS as my printer and then email the item to Kinko's to be printed there.
Cons
Trial key not provided, so software is useless.
Summary
It was nice of you to advise at the very bottom of the article that a trial key would be required. It was even nicer that you failed to provide information on how to obtain one. You failed miserably on this one!!
So - just how do you uninstall this useless thing? Control panel doesn't see it and it won't allow me to delete it.
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"Unable to use product"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
Pros
Unfortunately can't say anything at this time
Cons
Download page stated that is a Trial period download but no product key was provided. Unable to install therefore haven't been able to try the product.
Summary
If anyone has the product key or any other information other than the one found in the website, please reply to this review. Thanks.
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"great tool"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
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great tool
Cons
great tool
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Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
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"easy to use"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
Pros
is so good
Cons
i like noting dont like about microdoft
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"My second brain!! This program makes my life so much easier!"
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
Pros
This program is so easy to use, and the interface is well organized. I'm surprised that more people have not discovered it!
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"It's good but I have no code."
Version: Microsoft OneNote 2003
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I have no idea.
Cons
I have no idea.
