The Universal (mobile) version of OneNote did less than its full desktop counterpart, but was (as the name implied) more universal, and hide a cleaner, sharper look and feel to it. Later, Microsoft released a leaner version of OneNote (then called OneNote Universal), which was optimized for mobile devices (most notably tablets) and designed to look and work the same on any device. Like other participants in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) it was simply called OneNote 2013, then OneNote 2016, and so forth. OneNote was originally released as a traditional desktop application. (Check the comments at the end to see how some particularly resourceful lawyers build OneNote into the way they manage their cases!) While not a replacement for proper practice management or document management software, OneNote is a powerful tool that will undoubtedly complement your practice management and document management solution. You organize notes into notebooks and tabs (just like a physical notebook). The flexibility and free-form nature of each note is part of what makes OneNote simple but powerful.Įvery note that you create can contain written text, copied text, images, hyperlinks, embedded files, images, diagrams or any combination therein. You do this by simply typing or copy/pasting, like you would a Word document, or by hand-writing with your favorite laptop, tablet and stylus.Įach note is date and time-stamped and may contain images, attachments, and more. You create notes: a page where you enter information you like, free-form. While OneNote is useful for virtually any profession or person (your’ s truly included), lawyers and law firms especially will benefit from the functionality this handy tool provides.Īt its core, OneNote is incredibly simple to use. It’s part of the broader Microsoft Office suite, and comes in both a full-featured desktop version and a “universal” mobile-device-friendly edition (more on the differences shortly). OneNote is a powerful note-taking and record-keeping application made by Microsoft. 7 Reasons Every Lawyer Needs OneNote The Basics One application, in particular, that should be a staple within every lawyer’s legal technology toolbox: Microsoft OneNote. Today, let’s take a look at another useful tool for lawyers and law firms. All of which are useful solutions that help attorneys law firms practice better. Today, there are many different kinds of technology tools to make a lawyer’s life easier.
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