No local file storage for OneNote on Mac version?

Anonymous
2014-03-17T17:15:28+00:00

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

Microsoft 365 and Office | OneNote | For home | Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-05-22T19:02:49+00:00

    I agree! I can't understand Microsoft's arrogance in this. Give me the cloud as an option, encourage me to use it, but NEVER force it down my throat. There are certain things I wish I could keep in OneNote but I will never put on the cloud. I don't care how good you think your security is, I won't do it.

    Yes, there are certain features that only work with cloud storage, but I don't use them, ever.

    Saving/Opening files on local storage is the most basic functionality. It's just not that hard! If your programmers can't do it then call me. I can. If they have architected the product such that it can't be done then fire them for cause and the manager who allowed it. I'm a little overboard here but I want you to understand my frustration with your decision. I love OneNote on the PC. I have used it at work for years...saving files locally! I wanted to use it at home on my Mac. You are forcing me to your competition. Congrats...

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