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Freelance Writer - OneNote vs Word

Anonymous
2014-01-27T20:24:54+00:00

I just got Office 2013, and I"m thinking of using OneNote instead of Word for data collection for my writing work. So far, however, I like Word SOOO ;much better. The screen clip doesn;t let me capture ALL the text in an article. If I'm gonna cut/paste, then it seems I may as well stick with Word.  RIGHT??  I am speaking specifically about gathering text/articles from WWW.  I know there's the SkyDrive, et.al., ON features, but, honestly, ON is more of a pain than  just copy/pasting into word, and putting all research for one topic in one document or folder. 

Why does everyone think ON is so wonderful? (Not being disrespectful - Just don't see any difference as far as text gathering.  Anyone former Word users that can tell me why I should switch. (this function only!!!!)

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-06-09T19:48:59+00:00

    Hi Mouserider !

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-29T08:00:22+00:00

    OneNote is a note taking software and is specialized in making note taking easier. Word is, well a word processor, and is specialized in document creation and formatting. Here are a few things OneNote will help with your writing:

    1. OneNote is flexible: You aren't bound to a letter sized document. You can just click anywhere on the page and start typing. You can embed files, audio/video, handwrite notes (if you have a tablet or convertible), move stuff around the page with ease. Just like you can do on a paper notebook.
    2. OneNote is structured: You can organize your notes into a notebook>section group>section>page>subpage>subsubpage hierarchy. You can then move pages around in the section or within sections if you feel like you need to reorganize them. You can also gather stuff first in an unorganized fashion and later organize if that is how you like to work. You can create links between related pages
    3. OneNote can search: You can instantly search all your notes. It can even find text in images and your handwritten notes with great accuracy. It allows you to tag things and the find them later using those tags.
    4. OneNote auto saves & takes auto backup & keeps history: OneNote automatically saves your notes and takes backups and creates a history of your notes so that you don't loose your them. It has a recycle bin if you ever delete something and need to get back.
    5. OneNote syncs your notes everywhere: You can sync your notes between all your devices, your phone, your tablet, your PC. So if you get an idea when you don't have your laptop handy, you can audio record it on your phone or type it there and it will automatically sync to your PC.
    6. OneNote lets you collaborate: If you work with others, you can share your notes and multiple people can update the notes at the same time.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-28T13:35:37+00:00

    Can you brief what do you mean by "The screen clip doesn;t let me capture ALL the text in an article"?

    Onenote is a note taking software ans is different from Word. Both the apps are different. Word is more advance with features than onenote. Onenote is simple and helpfull for taking notes. So it is your decision on what to choose or use both for different purposes. And problems with cut/paste please provide a screen shot to help you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-06-09T18:10:20+00:00

    OneNote was put together by children for children. It is a waste of time and not for professionals.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-01-27T20:54:36+00:00

    Oops - its me again. OneMore thing about OneNote!  I've having trouble getting my cut/paste documents to format correctly. The paste comes with 4" margins, and/or GINORMOUS 56 point text. 

    Again, why is it that OneNote is so great? I'm about ready to go back to Word.  Perhaps I can copy / paste an entire Word file into OneNote if I need it's other features.  

    I REALLY, really want to like and use this program. I think its a great idea. Just don't get why its so awkward, and why the key word processing details aren't the SAME as MSWord!!

    Anyone know a nonfiction writer who uses and loves ON??

    Anyone?

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