Windows 10: Note-taking made easier for everyone - redesigning OneNote

Brink · May 18, 2017

Today, we are excited to announce that we updated the design of OneNote for Windows 10, Mac, iOS, Android and on the web. These design features, rolling out over the coming weeks, include three key areas of focus:

Enhancing usability for those who use assistive technologies.

Simplifying navigation controls.

Creating consistency across devices.

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Enhanced usability for all

As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said, “We will focus on designing and building products that our customers love and that are accessible to everyone and built for each of us.” In this update, we focused on making OneNote more usable for those with disabilities—such as vision and mobility impairments. We interviewed hundreds of people and analyzed product telemetry to understand how to improve keyboard shortcuts and the screen reader experience. We’re excited to share a vastly improved user experience in these two areas.

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Now you can more easily use OneNote with keyboard shortcuts.

Simplified navigation

We worked with users to learn how we could improve the navigation layout—especially for larger notebooks with more sections. Now, the navigation controls are all in one area on the left-hand side of the app. This allows users to easily switch between their notes and dramatically improves usability with assistive technologies. With the new consolidated and simplified design, screen readers can easily navigate through the app to help those with disabilities. In addition, content is front and center—helping students to focus and avoid distractions.

Consistency across devices

Today, OneNote users often use a range of devices. Having a cohesive user experience across all screens makes it simple for users to jump from one device to the next. With this update, regardless of what device someone is using, the experience will be the same—allowing users to capture thoughts, jot down notes and get things done more quickly. This update is also exciting for schools, where device variety is increasingly common. Students will now be able to easily transition between their home and school devices, keeping them focused on their school work. Steve Sawczyn, a OneNote user with visual impairments emphasized the benefits, “I love that between devices it just works, so I can focus on taking notes and not logistics. This is truly awesome and empowering.”

OneNote is available with a consistent experience across devices.

The new redesign for OneNote is rolling out for Windows 10, Mac, iOS, Android and on the web over the coming weeks. Check out our help article for support and to learn more about the specifics of OneNote’s update.

To get OneNote for free, leave a suggestion or ask for help, follow these links:

Get OneNote: Mac | iOS | Android | Windows

Suggestions: OneNote UserVoice

Help: Answers.Microsoft.com

—March Rogers, OneNote director of design
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Techygeek82 · May 18, 2017

Music Syncing. Playlists. Local and DRM music.

Feeling your pain! Believe me!

I'm all for redesigns and upgrades, but this fiasco is just a redesign, with NO sense of 'upgrade', rather downgrade.

I really just want an easier way to sync my content. I will say, I actually like the 'cloud based' playlist functionality of Xbox Music, but that's about it. Everything else about the UI is horrible. If they could 'transform' Xbox Music in to something like
Zune was, just keep the Windows Experience UI (Metro), then we may be better off. Syncing NEEDS to take place inside a redesign of Xbox Music, not inside 3 different options that all suck in some way.

ChrisReynard · May 18, 2017

Notepad in WP7 / 7.5

I'm assuming you mean the Notes app that's available on iOS? The eqivalent on Windows Phone is OneNote, and yes, you can email OneNote notes to other people.

When you tap email from a OneNote note, the text of the note is copied to the body of the message and a OneNote file is added as an attachment. You can remove the attachement and the note at the bottom of the message saying "Open the OneNote note for a better
view of this message" if you wish.

And welcome Chris! Just ask if you need clairification or have any more questions.
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Thanks! I expect, soon, to have an xPhone and will be rid of the Apple Ecosystem on my computer... but I have to give props to the Cupertino folks though, they've made my working life pretty easy, digitally speaking now that they've given everyone an email
account... to email a daily "itinerary" to those who need it right from my phone. I look forward to the ability to continue the same thing with my xPhone.

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