Microsoft Journal is an official program by an eponymous corporation that allows its users to make and save notes with hand-written styles on a digital journal.
Simplicity
It is a simple yet effective Microsoft application for making and keeping notes in one safe place. Users can write texts and draw shapes without typing on a keyboard, having one computer mouse is enough. It is possible to create several journals for different purposes whether it is personal, family or work.
Once you install the program, you can check tutorials before you start writing. You have an option to customize your journal design by choosing the color for its cover and icon. There are pens, pencils, highlighters and erasers with different sizes. It is possible to adjust the ink’s density and tone.
Templates and export
There is a set of ready-made templates you can use for your notes. They come with tips on how you can enhance and customize your works. Additionally, the application allows you to insert images and PDF files from your PC.
Being a Microsoft product, Journal integrates with its well-known services including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneDrive. You can export your notes in popular formats and open them in other text editors for further work.
Features
- allows to write notes with a computer mouse;
- possible to draw lines, shapes and forms;
- integrates with Microsoft 365;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
