Windows Journal is a basic note-taking application designed so you can handwrite, search those notes, convert to text when needed, insert images, and even print other documents into Windows Journal for annotating. It is extremely handy for freeflow notes or brainstorming, just as you would use a piece of paper.
The low display resolution of a UMPC gives you an added bonus — the Windows Journal page is approximately the size of an index card. This is useful for organizing project topics, references, or relationships.
Here are a few example screenshots
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The basic template offers a header or title area plus 8 or so lines. If you prefer blank index cards, a blank page template is available too. There are several pen colors and thicknesses available, plus a highlighter.
Page after page of index card sized notes. Add as many pages as you’d like. Write in any order.
Get started with Windows Journal:
- Click the Start button, select All Programs.
- Tap Windows Journal from list of available applications. If Windows Journal is not at the first level, look under Accessories.
- Pick a pen and start writing!
Windows Journal is available with Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate editions. Journal was also available in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005.