Microsoft's OneNote productivity apps just got more competitive with challengers like Evernote.
The company updated OneNote for Mac and iOS with new features meant to appeal to the app's professional and student users.
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The latest version of the apps includes improved integration between the OneNote and OneDrive, the ability to add files into notebook pages and organizational improvements like the ability to view password-protected sections.
Those who use OneNote on the Mac and iOS can now view and edit notebooks that are stored on the Office 365-backed OneDrive for Business. Changes made in OneNote documents will automatically be synced with OneDrive for Business and users now have the ability to sign into OneNote using their OneDrive or OneDrive for Business accounts.
Microsoft also added the ability to insert files, including images and PDFs, into notebook pages. On the Mac side, files can be added by dragging them directly into the notebook, while in iOS photos and documents will have an "Open in OneNote" option.
OneNote users can also now access password-protected sections of their notebooks created in the Windows version of OneNote. Other organizational improvements include the ability to organize notebooks from within the apps, easier copy-and-paste functionality and improvements to how notes are sent over email -- notes can be sent as PDF attachments or in-line in the body of emails.
The updated Mac, iPhone and iPad apps are available now and Microsoft is asking for feedback about improvements users want to see in future updates. There still isn't an official version of OneNote for Android, but Android users can sign up to be part of the beta release, which Microsoft says is "coming soon."