OneNote - Take Notes Orally Tutorial

In this video, you will learn about taking notes orally using Microsoft OneNote.
The video covers how to record audio directly into your notes, making it a perfect tool for documenting meetings and sharing them with colleagues.
OneNote also allows for real-time collaboration, reviews, and tracking changes.
Additionally, it can convert spoken words into text, making it easy to retrieve and search for information.
This tutorial will help you improve your note-taking skills and enhance your productivity.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to provide users with practical tips on how to effectively take notes on a smartphone using OneNote Mobile, emphasizing the use of speech recognition and text formatting features.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Note-Taking on Smartphones
Taking text notes on a smartphone can be challenging due to the device's ergonomics, which may not be well-suited for this task. This video addresses these challenges and offers solutions to enhance the note-taking experience.
Using OneNote Mobile for Efficient Note-Taking
OneNote Mobile provides a user-friendly platform for note-taking. To create a new page, tap the plus icon and give your page a title. This sets the foundation for organized notes.
Utilizing Speech Recognition
To simplify the note-taking process, you can use the speech recognition feature. Tap the microphone icon next to the spacebar to dictate your text, including punctuation. Once you finish dictating, tap the keyboard icon to return to manual input. Note that speech recognition requires an internet connection; it will not function in airplane mode.
Editing and Formatting Your Notes
After dictating your notes, it's important to review and correct any errors. To highlight text in bold, press and hold a word, then select and adjust the sliders. You can also access formatting options such as bullets, numbering, and indentation by sliding left above the keyboard.
Additional Formatting Options
In addition to bold text, you can apply italic and strikethrough formatting. To deselect text, simply tap anywhere on the screen. A handy tip for undoing your last action is to shake your phone from left to right and tap 'undo'.
Conclusion
By utilizing OneNote Mobile's features, including speech recognition and text formatting, users can enhance their note-taking efficiency on smartphones. These tips not only make the process easier but also help in organizing information effectively.

FAQ :

How can I take notes using speech recognition on my smartphone?

To take notes using speech recognition, open OneNote Mobile, tap the plus icon to create a new page, give it a title, and then tap the microphone icon next to the spacebar to dictate your text. Make sure you are connected to the Internet for this feature to work.

What should I do if speech recognition is not working?

If speech recognition is not working, check if your device is in airplane mode or if you are not connected to the Internet, as these conditions will disable the feature.

How do I format text in OneNote Mobile?

To format text in OneNote Mobile, select the text you want to format, then use the options available above the keyboard to apply bold, italic, or strikethrough. You can also create bullet points and numbered lists.

Is there a way to undo my last action in OneNote Mobile?

Yes, to undo your last action in OneNote Mobile, simply shake your phone from left to right and tap 'undo'.

Can I correct errors in my dictated text?

Yes, you can correct any errors in your dictated text manually after the speech recognition process is complete.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Meeting Notes

During a meeting, you can use OneNote Mobile's speech recognition feature to quickly dictate notes without needing to type. This allows you to focus on the discussion while capturing important points.

Brainstorming Ideas

When brainstorming, you can dictate your ideas into OneNote Mobile. This is particularly useful when you have multiple thoughts flowing and need to capture them quickly without the distraction of typing.

Creating To-Do Lists

You can use speech recognition to create to-do lists in OneNote Mobile. Simply dictate your tasks, and format them using bullet points for better organization.

Writing Drafts

If you're working on a draft for a report or article, you can use speech recognition to get your ideas down quickly. This can enhance productivity by allowing you to focus on content rather than typing.

Studying and Reviewing

Students can use OneNote Mobile to dictate study notes or summaries of lectures. This method can help in retaining information while allowing for easy editing and formatting.

Glossaire :

speech recognition

A technology that allows a device to identify and process spoken language into text. It enables users to dictate notes or commands instead of typing.

ergonomics

The study of people's efficiency in their working environment. In this context, it refers to how comfortable and effective it is to take notes on a smartphone.

airplane mode

A setting on mobile devices that disables all wireless communication, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. When activated, it prevents speech recognition from functioning.

OneNote Mobile

A note-taking application developed by Microsoft that allows users to create, organize, and share notes across devices.

bold

A text formatting option that makes selected text darker and thicker, used to emphasize important information.

italic

A text formatting style that slants the text to the right, often used for emphasis or to denote titles.

strikethrough

A text formatting option that draws a line through the text, indicating that it is no longer relevant or has been deleted.

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In one note mobile it's very easy to do with speech recognition.

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Tap the plus icon to create a new page.

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Give it a title.

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To take notes more easily tap the microphone icon next to the spacebar.

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Dictate your text and the punctuation.

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When this is done tap the keyboard icon.

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Please note that if you have activated the airplane mode or if you are not connected to the Internet speech recognition will not work.

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Correct errors if there are any.

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To highlight a part of the text in bold press, and hold a word tab select and move the sliders.

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Above the keyboard slide to the left to find the features jackbox bullets number indent on the left and right.

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Bold italic and strikethrough.

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Tap anywhere to deselect.

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A little tip.

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To undo your last action shake your Phone from left to right and tap undo.

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