There are plenty of computerized note taking options for potential users. Three popular options are Google Keep, Evernote, and OneNote. Google Keep is great for brief notes, with compatibility across various platforms and incredibly user friendly. Its biggest detractor is that it is online only and doesn’t allow for much formatting. In contrast, Evernote has available apps for different operating software. However, it lacks more robust customization and formatting options.
This is a thorough primer on using notetaking apps, including pros and cons of various apps.
Microsoft provides two other options. OneNote separates itself from the others by being more suited to longer drafts and outlines. For Dyslexic users, Microsoft has launched Learning Tools which is currently in beta. It allows for speech to text conversion.
Key takeaways
- Note-taking has evolved a long way from the classic pen and paper style.
- Smart pens, note-taking applications, and audio note-taking are some outlined examples.
- Outlines pros and cons of many specific note-taking mediums and how they can be used effectively.
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