There's a lot in there!

[Pixie]

In fact, I think there's too much for me. I find that even with all of One
Note's capabilities I'm still only using it for copying and storing addresses
and other text -- the same things I use Notepad for. I'm using it at home
though because we barely use computers at work. Are people in technology
fields using more of it's capabilities?

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[James Gockel]

I think onenote was geared (at first) more to student use. So yes, as a
college dropout ;-) (I don't know if You can even call me that) I used
onenote extensivly for notetaking and recording lectures. Of course I have a
tablet pc, which allows me to hand write my notes, excellent in class...
instead of tapping at the keys to bug everyone around me... but my screen
was bright when the lights were dim for video lectures... that's one
downfall of tablets... heh.. but then again, I dont need light to see what
i'm writing!
I also use it for other note taking schemes, like at my work as a real
estate assistant, if something that needs to be done is complex that I can't
remember scriblle a few notes with a voice recording. boom. I can remember
exactly how he said he wants something done. and if he says "I told you to
do this also" I can say, "nope, here's exactly what you told me, in your
voice!!!"
Or in my computer tech job, I can scribble notes of what needs to be done to
a computer, or array of computers, and fill out order forms or receipts
directly on onenote, and print to their own printer...
Just a few ways I use it!
-James G.

 

[Pixie]

Maybe it is geared for people in more technical jobs then. I used to
scribble all my notes right into my textbooks in college -- in fact no one in
my classes used laptops in class!
I guess in my job (working with people with disabilities) it's just much
easier to scribble notes on paper. We're always on the go and lugging around
a laptop on top of all the gear the guys need would be very impractical. I
use the computer quite a bit at home, but just find I'm barely tapping into
what ON is capable of.

 

[Erik Sojka (MVP)]

It can be used anywhere you would take notes - school/office/home.

Try viewing the demo found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/Office/onenote/prodinfo/demo.mspx

and perusing the other samples and resources and links found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/onenote

 

[James Gockel]

Oh yes, and I am going to start using it for music. I can write out guitar
tabs right when I need to! and put lyrics where I want. I just found a
template / stationery for ON that is designed for guitar tabss... and
chords.

-James G.

 

[Pixie]

Thanks for the links. I had actually glanced at the tutorial before. It
sounds like people in technology fields are really loving it and using the
new features. I'm sure I'd get some use out of them if I worked in an office.

 

[Jonathan]

Pixie,
Did you buy a laptop yet?

If you work for a service that sends you to disabled folks' homes for care I
bet you have to fill out forms for their insurance and your reimbursement.
You should be able to take those forms into PDF and using a special PDF
capability make them able to accept tablewt PC "pen" input right where the
form needs the info. This means LESS stuff to lug, perhaps, and very quick
submission. You can sign forms and your families served can sign forms right
on the screen. In the official form the carriers require! (OK I haven't done
this in ON myself but I have read about it...)

Perhaps you need tpo carry many different PT or OT example drawings and
"how-to" sheets. Perhaps you would like to customize them on the spot for a
new growth in a client's capabilities since your last visit. In any event you
might want to show them right on the screen.

Keep reading this forum, searching the OneNote references you find through
Google searches. You will hear of amazing uses. But one theme that runs
through many of these examples is that where there are lots of forms and
requirements tablet PCs and OneNote are good tools. And tax deductible, so
Uncle Sam is going to pay for, what, one quarter? one-third? of your tablet
PC and software...

Keep hunting for information and examples. Good luck!

Jonathan