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I just tried OneNote for a Mac.
I noticed that there is no way to load or save a local OneNote file.
I've been using OneNote on a PC for years. Really like it a lot. Was hoping to
now use it on my Mac.
I don't know why OneNote is setup this way. I can't even load my existing personal
files from the Mac. The decision to use a cloud service should be mine and not forced into
it. Even Evernote lets me store locally.
I use it for both personal and work related projects. I cannot put work projects out on
a public cloud repository so this new version is a no go for work. At this point I think
I'll look at Mac equivalents to OneNote and convert to something else.....
Free is great, but I would pay for a fully functional Mac version of OneNote. Please reconsider
local file storage.
Disappointed.
Mick
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Same boat as everybody else. I have a Mac for work in a mostly windows environment and I would love to be able to collaborate with people in OneNote, but I can't open up a saved .one file on a shared drive in OneNote for Mac. I'm forced to run a windows VM.
Hi Daniel,
This subject may be a bit dated, but I'm in the same boat with regard to having a requirement for local storage. In my case, I can't place notes that might include PHI, PII, (in plain text or by way of screenshot) or other sensitive/regulated content on your cloud storage. If it was all recipes and cat pictures, sure thing, but in a work context this is barrier to adoption.
If I could store all of my data locally, and exclusively, I would be in the clear. Does that make sense?
Cheers,
Scott
Hi Daniel. I just downloaded OneNote for Mac and also found that I cannot save locally. I'm surprised by your response. I have 4 TB at my disposal here on my Mac, why on earth would I want to store ALL of my information on the cloud? I'm creating a private file with details of the configuration of all of my routers and private accounts. I don't want that information on the cloud. That's why we buy computers with hard drives.
Cloud storage is a show stopper for corporate users. My company does not allow any Cloud-based activity. Microsoft's main user base for OneNote may very well be corporate users and they shut them out. Why would MS do that? When will local-based storage be added?
Yes, very disappointing. I have a windows phone , 3 windows laptops and a windows 8 tablet. I WANT to use the 'metro' version of OneNote, but without local file support I am forced to continue to use the Office 2013 version. it is good, but I like the new interface for my tablet.
Honestly, one of the reasons I am not a mac fan is because of the flexibility inhale always had on the windows platform (mot picking a fight mac guys). but it seems in the MS rush to copy apple, they are also copying the business tactic of trying to lock users into their ecosystem. disappointing for a diehard windows user. Microsoft FIX THIS NOW. Before I go back to Evernote.
And please do not ask me why I need this, I just DO! why would you take it away????
Dumb
Arrogant
Misguided
Oh and.
DUMB.
COME ONGUYS I AM OUT HERE TRYING TO SUPPORT YOU
Cloud storage is a show stopper for corporate users. My company does not allow any Cloud-based activity. Microsoft's main user base for OneNote may very well be corporate users and they shut them out. Why would MS do that? When will local-based storage be added?