You can then tag lines of text so you can search for them later.Ī huge pro for OneNote for the iPad is the ability to draw along with taking text notes. It automatically opens in text mode to type using an iPad keyboard or the on-screen one, but you can easily change to “draw” and use an Apple pencil to sketch pictures or leave handwritten notes. The app takes a freeform approach to writing by allowing you to write anywhere on the page, like you would on a piece of physical paper. The Notebooks display as colored tabs on the left of the screen, giving you easy access. The app’s organizational structure includes Notebooks, which break down into Sections, Pages, and Sub-Pages. (Office 2019 costs $149.99 and Microsoft 365 costs $9.99 for a monthly subscription or $99.99 annually with a yearly subscription) The free version can do everything the paid version can except for storing files locally on Windows and a few stickers, which are pictures that offer another way to express yourself visually.
The app is available in free and paid versions that come with Microsoft Office 2019 or a Microsoft 365 subscription. OneNote, made by Microsoft, offers excellent note-taking features that stand out for ease of use and top-notch organizational features.
Best for note-taking: Microsoft OneNote Need some help getting organized? Screenshot: Microsoft
