Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft OneNote

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Microsoft OneNote: Organize Your World with a Digital Second Brain

Capture every discovery, plan your biggest projects, and stay in sync across all your devices. From handwritten sketches on iPad to shared workbooks, simplify your life with the ultimate digital notepad.

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Publisher

Microsoft Corporation

Category

Productivity

Downloads

59M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

4M+

Locales

33

Your Second Brain, Visualized

Discover the interface used by 59M+ users.

Microsoft OneNote home screen on mobile showing various organized digital notebooks and sections.

Microsoft OneNote home screen on mobile showing various organized digital notebooks and sections.

A smartphone screen displaying the Microsoft OneNote app interface with a feed of organized digital notes like recipes and school projects.

A smartphone screen displaying the Microsoft OneNote app interface with a feed of organized digital notes like recipes and school projects.

Home screen of the Microsoft OneNote mobile app displaying a collection of digital notes

Home screen of the Microsoft OneNote mobile app displaying a collection of digital notes

Microsoft OneNote interface showing notes synchronized across a laptop smartphone and tablet

Microsoft OneNote interface showing notes synchronized across a laptop smartphone and tablet

Microsoft OneNote app interface displaying organized work notebook sections with colorful tabs.

Microsoft OneNote app interface displaying organized work notebook sections with colorful tabs.

Microsoft OneNote app displaying a digital travel note with a mountain photo and handwritten annotations

Microsoft OneNote app displaying a digital travel note with a mountain photo and handwritten annotations

Microsoft OneNote mobile app displaying a yearly health goals checklist with checkmarks and icons.

Microsoft OneNote mobile app displaying a yearly health goals checklist with checkmarks and icons.

Microsoft OneNote travel plan screen showing a map with handwritten notes and a checklist

Microsoft OneNote travel plan screen showing a map with handwritten notes and a checklist

Your All-in-One Digital Brain

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 59M+ users.

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Infinite Organization

Structure your life with a flexible hierarchy of notebooks and sections that keep your projects perfectly filed and instantly searchable.

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Natural Handwriting

Experience the freedom of paper on your iPad. Sketch ideas, annotate PDFs, and convert hand-drawn shapes with precision and ease.

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Seamless Cloud Sync

Capture a thought on your iPhone and find it waiting on your desktop. Your workflow stays fluid and protected by Microsoft-grade security.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Microsoft OneNote.

Description

Capture your thoughts, discoveries, and ideas and simplify overwhelming planning moments in your life with your very own digital notepad. With OneNote, you can plan that big event, seize that moment of inspiration to create something new, and track that list of errands that are too important to forget. Write memos, make a digital sketchbook and save notes right on your phone. Sync your notes via OneDrive to access them anytime, anywhere. Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go, your notes are available to you across all of your devices. Get the complete Microsoft Office experience when you sign in with your Microsoft Account. Take notes, share ideas, organize and collaborate when you download Microsoft OneNote today. Capture Anything: • With OneNote, you can plan that big event, save ideas to create something new and track that list of errands that are too important to forget. • Save pictures of whiteboards, photos or printed documents in your notes with Office Lens. Quickly take a picture, automatically crop and insert the image into your notes. Organize, Search and Secure: • Quickly organize your notes in a way that works best for you with powerful organizational tools. • Find your most recent notes quickly and pin the pages you use most. • Secure your notes with a password and use touch ID to quickly access them. Sync your Sticky Notes: • Quickly save your thoughts and ideas with colorful sticky notes on the go. • Sync your sticky notes to access them from anywhere on any device, anytime. Save, Share, and Collaborate: • Save to the cloud (OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint) and access your notes on anytime and on any device. • Collaborate and work together in a shared notepad. Write & Draw on iPad: • Use a variety of pen colors and settings to create beautiful handwritten notes and drawings. • Draw with confidence with "Convert to Shapes" mode: OneNote will automatically convert hand drawn shapes into crisp, perfectly regular polygons and circles. • Use a stylus or the touchscreen to write notes or use OneNote as a sketchbook. OneNote is free on iPhone and many other devices. Get started today! Download OneNote and sign in with your Microsoft Account or the account assigned to you by your work or school. Monthly Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your App Store account and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period unless auto-renewal is disabled beforehand. You can manage your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. This app is provided by either Microsoft or a third-party app publisher and is subject to a separate privacy statement and terms and conditions. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft or the third-party app publisher, as applicable, and transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or the app publisher and their affiliates or service providers maintain facilities. Please refer to the Microsoft Software License Terms for Microsoft 365. See “License Agreement” link under Information. By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions.

Latest Version

16.105

Size

356.8 MB

First Released

Jan 18, 2011

Your Second Brain is One Tap Away

Join over 59 million high-achievers who capture, organize, and sync their ideas effortlessly. Download OneNote for free and keep your life perfectly in sync across every device.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Microsoft OneNote

Is Microsoft OneNote available for free?

Yes, Microsoft OneNote is free on iPhone and many other devices. Users can get started by downloading the app and signing in with a Microsoft or work/school account.

How does Microsoft OneNote allow me to access notes across devices?

Microsoft OneNote syncs your notes via OneDrive, allowing access to them anytime, anywhere, and across all your devices. This ensures your notes are always available whether at home or on the go.

Can I secure my notes in Microsoft OneNote with a password?

Yes, Microsoft OneNote allows users to secure their notes with a password. Additionally, it supports using Touch ID for quick and secure access to protected notes.

What organizational features does Microsoft OneNote offer for my notes?

Microsoft OneNote provides powerful organizational tools, allowing users to quickly arrange notes in a personalized way. It also helps find recent notes fast and pin frequently used pages.

Does Microsoft OneNote support drawing and handwriting?

Yes, Microsoft OneNote supports drawing and handwriting, particularly on iPad. It offers various pen colors and settings, and a 'Convert to Shapes' mode for automatically perfecting hand-drawn shapes.

Can I use sticky notes with Microsoft OneNote?

Yes, Microsoft OneNote allows users to quickly save thoughts and ideas using colorful sticky notes. These sticky notes sync across devices, providing access from anywhere, anytime.

How can I collaborate with others using Microsoft OneNote?

Microsoft OneNote facilitates collaboration by allowing users to work together in a shared notepad. Notes are saved to the cloud (OneDrive, SharePoint) and can be accessed and shared on any device.

Does Microsoft OneNote allow capturing images from documents or whiteboards?

Yes, Microsoft OneNote integrates with Office Lens. This feature enables users to save pictures of whiteboards, photos, or printed documents directly into their notes, with automatic cropping.

Are there subscriptions available within the Microsoft OneNote app?

Yes, monthly Microsoft 365 subscriptions are available for purchase within the Microsoft OneNote app. These are charged to your App Store account and renew automatically.

What is the data privacy policy for Microsoft OneNote?

Microsoft OneNote is subject to a separate privacy statement and terms. Data used with the app may be accessible to Microsoft or third-party publishers, and processed in the United States or other countries.

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