

Note that you can download a free version of OneNote (Opens in a new window) that does not require a Microsoft subscription, but that app lacks some features of the for-pay version. I picked OneNote-specifically the OneNote for Windows 10 app, which requires a Microsoft 365 account-for this guide because it's cross-platform, flexible, supports many input types (such as touch, handwriting, and stylus), and syncs to an excellent cloud storage service (OneDrive). Why Choose OneNote for a Paper Notebook Replacement? A digital note-taking app doesn't suffer from any of these constraints.

For example, traditional notebooks are susceptible to damage and loss, make it difficult to find specific notes, and have a finite and fixed number of pages. I grew up taking school notes by pen or pencil in physical notebooks and enjoyed the manual process, but there's no doubt that more modern digital note-taking solutions offer clear advantages over the old analog methods. (Photo: Shutterstock / BongkarnGraphic, Microsoft)
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