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OneNote - Take handwritten notes in OneNote Android Tutorial

Discover the power of handwriting your notes in OneNote for Android! This feature is perfect for visual learners, allowing you to draw, highlight, and annotate your notes easily. From customizing your pens to syncing across devices, this video shows how to enhance your note-taking experience. Don't miss out on turning handwritten notes into editable text on your PC. Explore the versatility of OneNote today!

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Available in Microsoft365

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draw

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or highlight important information.

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This feature is especially useful if you prefer visual note taking,

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whether you're using a stylus or simply your finger.

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It's perfect for annotating meeting notes,

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circling ideas,

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or emphasizing key points.

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To get started,

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open the page where you want to write.

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Let's say the November 7th meeting page.

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At the top of the screen,

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tap the draw tab.

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A toolbar appears with several tools you can choose from

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pens,

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highlighters,

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and an eraser.

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Each tool can be customized.

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You can adjust the color and thickness of the stroke,

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which is helpful if you want to write in black,

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highlight in yellow,

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or circle an idea in red.

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Once you select a pen,

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you can write directly on the page using your stylus or your finger.

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The handwriting feels smooth and natural,

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whether you're writing a word,

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drawing an arrow,

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or sketching a quick diagram.

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Everything is saved automatically and synced to your

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other devices connected to the same Microsoft account.

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The drawing mode also includes a highlighter in the same toolbar.

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It lets you emphasize key phrases in your notes,

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and just like a real highlighter,

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it does not erase the underlying text,

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it simply adds color behind it.

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It's important to note that on OneNote Mobile,

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handwritten text cannot be converted automatically into typed text.

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Anything you write is treated as a drawing.

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However,

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OneNote ensures continuity across devices.

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If you open your notebook on a computer,

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all handwritten notes taken on mobile

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will sync and can be converted into text.

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To convert handwriting on a PC.

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Select the handwritten text using the lasso tool,

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right click,

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select ink to text.

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Your handwriting is instantly recognized and turned into editable text.

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This saves a lot of time

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and makes your notes searchable.

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Each recognized word can be found through OneNote's search bar.

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If you want to erase a part of your drawing,

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simply select the eraser and remove the elements you don't want to keep.

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To return to regular typing,

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tap stop to disable drawing mode

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and switch back to the keyboard.

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The drawing mode in one note mobile gives you a

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natural and intuitive way to enrich your notes with handwriting,

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sketches,

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highlights,

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and visual elements.

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