Handwriting and stylus functionality just got a huge boost in the latest OneNote on Windows update.
This update also includes a Vertical Tabs layout option and text prediction.
Start writing something by hand, and it will automatically convert to text.
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(you could also convert old handwritten notes to text.
You’ll find Vertical Tabs in the View menu at the top of OneNote.
As you punch in, OneNote will venture to complete your sentence.
Predictive text appears alongside your writing in a light gray color.
Pressing the tab or right arrow keys will insert the predictive text.
An update in late November will add Microsoft’sCopilot AI assistantto OneNote.
Microsoft says that Copilot will help you organize notes, generate ideas, and more.
To be clear, these changes only affect OneNote on Windows.
This utility is different from OneNote on Windows 10, which will be discontinued in 2025.
If you haven’tinstalled OneNote on Windows, now’s the time to do so.
