Make Notes on Web Pages with Microsoft Edge

Taking Notes Directly on Web Pages with Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge, designed as the successor to Internet Explorer, introduces a powerful feature allowing users to annotate web content. This functionality enables direct note-taking, writing, doodling, and highlighting on any webpage.

How to Utilize the Web Note Feature

With Edge’s integrated tools, capturing information and adding personal insights to online resources is now simpler than ever. The feature facilitates saving and sharing these annotated webpages, known as 'web notes', for future reference or collaboration.

This guide will demonstrate the process of creating and managing notes within the Microsoft Edge browser.

Steps to Take Notes in Microsoft Edge

The process is straightforward and intuitive. Users can easily access the annotation tools directly from the browser toolbar.

Open the webpage you wish to annotate in Microsoft Edge.
Locate and click the 'Web Note' icon in the toolbar.
Begin writing, highlighting, or drawing directly on the page.

Once you have finished annotating, you have the option to save the web note for personal use. Alternatively, you can share it with others.

Microsoft Edge’s web note feature provides a convenient way to interact with and retain information found online. It streamlines research, learning, and collaboration by allowing direct engagement with web content.

Utilizing Markup Tools in Microsoft Edge

To begin, launch Microsoft Edge by accessing it through the Start Menu. Initiate the web note feature by clicking or tapping “Make a web note,” located in the top right corner of the browser window. This action will activate the web note menu, which replaces the address bar.

A visual indicator confirms you are actively creating or viewing a web note: the toolbar and tab will display colors of purple and maroon.

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Annotation Tools

Two primary tools are available for annotating webpages: a pen and a highlighter. Select either the “Pen” or “Highlighter” icon to begin writing or emphasizing content directly on the page.

Clicking the tool icon again reveals a dialog box offering options for ink colors and nib sizes. Choose settings that best suit your preferences.

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Erasing Annotations

The “Eraser” icon provides functionality for removing your markings. A single click will erase individual pen or highlighter strokes.

To remove all annotations from the webpage simultaneously, click the “Eraser” icon and then select the “Clear all ink” option.

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Adding Text Notes

Utilize the “Type” icon to insert a text note directly onto the webpage. This allows you to add comments and observations at any desired location.

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Clipping Webpage Sections

The “Clip” icon enables you to capture a specific area of the webpage. To use this feature, click and hold the mouse button or touchpad while outlining the desired region.

Release the mouse button to finalize the selection, and the captured image will be copied to your clipboard for pasting elsewhere.

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Preserving and Distributing Your Web Annotations

Selecting “Exit” will result in the loss of all your added annotations, reverting you to standard browsing. Therefore, it is crucial to save or share your notes promptly by utilizing the “Save” icon.

This action allows you to designate a storage location for your web-based notes. You have the option to store annotated pages within OneNote, your Favorites, or the Reading List in Microsoft Edge.

Saving Options

OneNote: Directly save your annotated webpage to OneNote for comprehensive organization.
Favorites: Store the page within your Microsoft Edge Favorites for quick access. You can also name the note, choose a folder, or create a new one.
Reading List: Add the annotated page to your Reading List for later review.

Clicking or tapping “Add” finalizes the saving process. Saved web notes can be revisited from your “Favorites” or “Reading List” for further editing or removal.

Sharing options are also readily available, enabling you to distribute your web notes via Mail, Facebook, or OneNote.

Microsoft Edge provides a streamlined experience for both annotating and preserving your thoughts directly on webpages. While the OneNote Clipper remains a viable option for saving webpages to OneNote, the integrated markup tools within Edge represent a significant enhancement.