CNET Editors' review
OmniOutliner is a popular, long-lived tool for building and organizing informational outlines--whether you're taking notes for a class, building out a complex project spec, or anywhere in between. OmniOutliner can help you create rich, multi-column, collapsible outlines in almost any style or format, with support for embedded notes, images, links, and more. Novices will have an easy time getting started with this flexible app's well-designed interface, but there's also plenty of room for power users to learn and exploit OmniOutliner's more heavy-duty features, including batch searching and support for AppleScript.
Given the abundance of competitive "mind-mapping" apps out there, some may find OmniOutliner's price tag a little steep--so definitely check out the generous educational discount if you qualify for it. The standard version provides plenty of muscle for most users, but hardcore outliners should try out OmniOutliner Pro for additional features like audio capture, dynamic HTML export, and support for third-party plug-ins.
Publisher's Description
From The Omni Group:
Welcome to OmniOutliner, an amazingly flexible program for creating, collecting, and organizing information. Give your creativity a kick start by using an application that's actually designed to help you think. It's like having an extra brain - one that doesn't keep losing the car keys. You can use OmniOutliner's document structure to create hierarchies of main headings and subpoints that can be expanded and collapsed, which are immensely useful when it comes to brainstorming new ideas, drilling out specifics, and lining up steps needed to get everything done. But you aren't limited to outlines - you've got multiple columns, smart checkboxes, customizable popup lists, and an ber-innovative styles system at your disposal. Use OmniOutliner to draft to-do lists, create agendas, manage tasks, track expenses, take notes, plan events, write screenplays and just about anything else you can think of. It's a smarter way to write, a more productive way to stay organized. Whatever your project, OmniOutliner has the tools you need to get the job done.
What's new in this version:
- New application icon
- Automator actions included with Mac App Store versions should now correctly install for everyone.
- When scroll bars are always visible under 10.7, the top border will now render for the scroll bar.
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"works great"
Version: OmniOutliner 3.10.4
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does what it needs to do, simple and effective
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none I couldn't live without
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keep up great programs
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