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Re: Default OneNote Templates are Lacking

marifromky — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:10:14 -0000

I found your blog via searching for information about OneNote templates. I'm a full time writer and am looking for a better way to store my notes. I was using Evernote, but it's just not doing what I need it to do. OneNote seems to take its organization a step or three further than Evernote.

I have to say that even with Office 2010, the templates are very lacking. I know a lot of people who use this software for various things and so was shocked when I went online searching for templates. One would think that there would be more variety (and more useful variety) available at this point.

Re: Default OneNote Templates are Lacking

Project Managements — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:12:26 -0000

Ok.... What about creating a OneNote template based on GTD... There are a lot of people interested on it, some are trying it their own way... just search "GTD Onenote". I´m sure that an "official" template will boost the sales of OneNote since it will automatically gather that whole target market.

Re: Default OneNote Templates are Lacking

Alex — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:32:44 -0000

Thank You

Re: Default OneNote Templates are Lacking

Sid — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:51:23 -0000

Tim,

OneNote 2007 isn't ready for prime time yet. I have had a few problems with it and lost some of the class work. The biggest problem I have so far is OneNote 2003 can't open the 2007 files yet.

So far, OneNote 2007 is very impressive and I hardly look back at OneNote 2003 anymore.

Re: Default OneNote Templates are Lacking

Sid — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:46:08 -0000

Hey Tracy,

Now that I think about it. It is like a "binder" for each of my classes. Thanks for extending the analogy.

Re: Default OneNote Templates are Lacking

Tim — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:17:04 -0000

For myself, I have each class in a section rather than a folder with various sections. It may well be the volume for myself is lower than your classes as I take much of my school work through online classes. Living in a rural location, I don't have access to high-speed and driving to school (no buses) means taking 2.5 hours out of my day, let alone the class.

As a result, I download class lectures, handouts, assignment sheets, etc. into a folder inside My Documents and only keep my personal notes inside OneNote 2003. Yes, this is a heavy download but I can make the drive into town, locate a hot spot, download the entire course work, then drive home. It is more efficient than attending lectures for me.

However, once I can use the new release, I may well be dropping files into OneNote 2007 and using that as an extended filing system. I like the thought of linking a Windows media audio file to OneNote comments and may well change my method to suit that requirement.

I have not downloaded the new Office Beta because:
1 - Low-speed download access
2 - Some classwork may potentially be incompatible with the new release. Why should I blow a class just to work on the latest and greatest?
3 - Some of my clients (I have a business on the side) require consistent and proven technology. I can not afford the potential of a failure for them and, while I love being cutting edge, I must balance my client's needs with my love of technology. And my clients pay my schooling.

Re: Default OneNote Templates are Lacking

Tracy — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:41:19 -0000

That's actually exactly how I have mire set up. It's more like a binder for each class instead of a folder. :)