iPad Pro Taking notes

[ZombiePete]

I never asked for this.

Every time Zhenya gives you an answer you move the target a little bit further away so that OneNote finally can't do what you want it to, even if what you're asking for is not a typical scenario. I've never used OneNote so I have no idea what it can or cannot do, but it seemed to me that you got some pretty reasonable responses and then got sort of belligerent and angry when Zhenya asked a simple question. Odd response all around.

 

[silverblack]

I want sharing in the following way
- save notes as individual files whenever I need, not as notebook
- share file in the native format that I can email out, not PDFs
- file needs to be modified by a different person using the same app that generated the original file

Many apps can do this. My point is, while OneOnte is good for many things, but its notebook organization is inflexible and restrictive.

 

[Farrellcollie]

Zoomnotes may do all of those things - I think it does but I have not sent it to someone else to modify. I know it does require one to have zoomnotes to read them if you don't want to use pdf format.
I have never used onenote.

 

[zhenya]

I want sharing in the following way
- save notes as individual files whenever I need, not as notebook
- share file in the native format that I can email out, not PDFs
- file needs to be modified by a different person using the same app that generated the original file

Many apps can do this. My point is, while OneOnte is good for many things, but its notebook organization is inflexible and restrictive.

It's really more that you are just stuck on a particular workflow that doesn't work with OneNote because OneNote couldn't be as powerful as it is if it worked that way. Rather than emailing notes, (which it can do) if you want to modify other people's notes, you share the notebook directly. So rather than emailing the notes to each person, you could just have a shared notebook that everyone in the class has access to. If they missed a day, there is no need to email them or to even notify them - the days notes will just show up in their notebook for them to do as they please without them or you needing to do anything.

 

[silverblack]

Every time Zhenya gives you an answer you move the target a little bit further away so that OneNote finally can't do what you want it to, even if what you're asking for is not a typical scenario. I've never used OneNote so I have no idea what it can or cannot do, but it seemed to me that you got some pretty reasonable responses and then got sort of belligerent and angry when Zhenya asked a simple question. Odd response all around.

I was trying to make a point to OP that the notebook system can be restrictive for OneNote, and ask her to be aware before diving in. Zhenya disagreed and so I was providing scenarios based on my experience to support my argument. I do not understand why he or she needs to provide solutions to change my work flow. I do things a certain way because of reasons that I don't have time to go into.

I never claimed OneNote wasn't good, only wanted to point out its limitation.

 

[zhenya]

I do not understand why he or she needs to provide solutions to change my work flow.

Because you were making claims that OneNote was not capable of doing certain things when in fact it just does them in a different way.

I actually think that outside of a business where it's easy to compel people to all use a common program because you are paying the bills, expecting anything but PDF support for sharing notes is reaching. Everyone wants different things. Even with your system of emailing notes, it requires that everyone use the same note program if you require that they be able to modify the native format. If I was in your class and you emailed me class notes in an obscure format I'd more than likely just convert it to a pdf to insert it into OneNote. And be irritated that I had to install your Notes program to do it.

 

[silverblack]

The obscure format, as you put it, can simply include .doc and .ppt.
I think we are done here. I have said everything I wanted to say.

 

[zhenya]

The obscure format, as you put it, can simply include .doc and .ppt.
I think we are done here. I have said everything I wanted to say.

Neither of which are notes formats that can really support anything but standard text and images.

Another Office format that does? (Since we are now talking Office formats) .one

 

[silverblack]

Neither of which are notes formats that can really support anything but standard text and images.

Another Office format that does? (Since we are now talking Office formats) .one

https://forums.macrumors.com/index.php?posts/22255644/

 

[David58117]

What if your classmate missed last week's class and asked you to email her just the notes from Wednesday and Friday? She doesn't want PDFs, because she want to somehow 'merge' them with her notes also in OneNote.

Just copy what she needs and paste it in a new notebook?

Atleast on the surface you can....can you not on iOS?

 

[neutrino23]

Take a look at NoteSuite. It lets you create multi page files which mix drawings, text, audio and photos. Documents can be organized into folders. You can sync with an OS X app via iCloud and work with the same documents there as well.

 

[OCDMacGeek]

Im planning to use my iPad pro and pencil (whenever it gets here) to take lecture notes like a lot of people. Does anyone have any suggestions for what apps would be best for this?

When I take notes it's often up to 10 pages per class for diagrams and what not so it can't just be one page. Does anyone know of an app that allows you to take multiple pages of notes in one file?

I have a Pencil and there's just one thing to note about taking notes on it. (No pun intended.) The Pencil makes a slight tap as it touches the screen. Might annoy some people because the sound of it writing will be a little louder than a normal pen. But I don't think it's a deal breaker at all. I am still going to do it.

 

[lewisd25]

I have a Pencil and there's just one thing to note about taking notes on it. (No pun intended.) The Pencil makes a slight tap as it touches the screen. Might annoy some people because the sound of it writing will be a little louder than a normal pen. But I don't think it's a deal breaker at all. I am still going to do it.

It can't be any worse than an Adonit Jot Pro, which I've been using for note taking inside lecture halls for the last couple of years. That thing is LOUD.

 

[ideal.dreams]

Got my Pencil today and Notability is incredible. Definitely recommend. All these years using it with a regular stylus vs. the pencil...there is simply no comparison. I'm impressed.

 

[lewisd25]

Got my Pencil today and Notability is incredible. Definitely recommend. All these years using it with a regular stylus vs. the pencil...there is simply no comparison. I'm impressed.

Yes! I just picked up a pencil today as well, and I've been testing it out with Notability. Lag is non-existent, pressure sensitivity works in-app, and palm rejection! Best of all...no need for zoom mode.

 

[the future]

Yes! I just picked up a pencil today as well, and I've been testing it out with Notability. Lag is non-existent, pressure sensitivity works in-app, and palm rejection! Best of all...no need for zoom mode.

Indeed! I also got my Pencil today and the winner in my little note-taking contest is also Notability! It is almost as lag-free as the stock Notes app, but much more flexible.

The winner in my drawing/sketching contest is Procreate. It has more lag than Notes or Notability, but less than Paper (53); the latter's laggy Pencil support is rather disppointing, being prominently featured on Apple's Pencil website and all …

 

[kid2010]

Yes! I just picked up a pencil today as well, and I've been testing it out with Notability. Lag is non-existent, pressure sensitivity works in-app, and palm rejection! Best of all...no need for zoom mode.

Just curious, were you able to find a way to have Notability to only accept drawing with Apple Pencil while scrolling using one finger?

 

[tipopilota]

I am someone who has used OneNote for a very long time, since one of the first tablet computers came out. While I have tried other products such as EverNote, etc. I always tend to go back to OneNote. When OneNote came out for IOS it was a welcome item, however I do feel, like with a lot of Microsoft products, they are slow to update as well as incorporate changes across the different platforms. While this is not a specific platform issue, but a overall OneNote limitation is the fact that you cannot annotate on a PDF such as highlight words, sentences, etc. While a lot of individuals will say you can highlight over the word, it is not a pretty sight. I use IAnnotate a lot for PDF highlighting and this works great, but I wish there was a single product that will do notes like OneNote and annotate PDF's like IAnnotate If anyone has any recommendations I am definitely open to trying new things. I am looking forward to getting my IPP along with my pencil to really put it through the note taking test.

 

[lewisd25]

Just curious, were you able to find a way to have Notability to only accept drawing with Apple Pencil while scrolling using one finger?

No, I still need to use two fingers to scroll.

 

[APPLfanCA]

Question - Is there a note taking app that has lines (like a college-ruled notebook would)? Sounds silly but I feel like my writing is neater with lines...LOL.

 

[kid2010]

Question - Is there a note taking app that has lines (like a college-ruled notebook would)? Sounds silly but I feel like my writing is neater with lines...LOL.

So far I found GoodNotes works the best with iPad Pro and it does offer a wide range of selection for ruled templates

 

[masotime]

I actually prefer GoodNotes to Notability, mainly because I can create textboxes with arbitrary positioning. Notability seems to fill the entire page with a text box, and although you can position the cursor anywhere, it's not quite as flexible as a manually positioned text box.

 

[JonSarge3108]

Question - Is there a note taking app that has lines (like a college-ruled notebook would)? Sounds silly but I feel like my writing is neater with lines...LOL.

OneNote comes with lined paper.

 

[runforlife]

Definitely going to have to recommend OneNote here. It's the best note taking app and multi platform and cloud sync support option available.

 

[username:]

Going back to the OPs original query in regards to HANDWRITING, goodnotes is the best, most smooth, easy to use app. If you do a handwriting sample with the different apps you will actually notice that goodnotes somehow smooths the lines (I dont know how they do it) which makes the writing look really realistic and fluid like real handwriting. No other app I have used gets handwriting as good as goodnotes.

In regards to other issues like organisation, sharing and flexibility, well mostly handwritten digital notes will usually have to be in PDF format to be of any use to anyone.