Nowadays, the number of people who regularly use their handwriting has significantly dropped. As technology evolves and becomes affordable for everyone, we prefer to send a quick email and take digital notes using the keyboard.

There are also many technology users who love to take handwritten notes.

Also, there are dedicated apps that allow handwriting fans to write directly on their Windows device. Handwritten notes offer more flexibility, as well as the opportunity to add a personal touch to your notes.

What are the best handwriting apps for Windows 10?

Nebo

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Nebo is a very useful app that allows you to handwrite, draw, edit and format your notes quickly. You can also convert and transport them as digital documents.

The app also lets you structure your notes using titles, paragraphs, and bullet lists.

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The list of options doesn’t end here: you can add interactive diagrams, freeform sketches, and annotate pictures. You can view your Nebo documents on any device, on any Internet browser, email client or on Microsoft Word.

Nebo is designed for Windows 10 and validated with Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Book with Surface Pen.

You can purchase Nebo for $8.99 from the Microsoft Store. It is worth mentioning that you can download it for free until January 1st.

Plumbago

plumbago handwriting app windows 10

Plumbago is a Microsoft Garage project that offers users a digital notebook. You can take smooth handwritten notes with realistic ink. You can adjust the smoothing level according to your preferences and needs.

Plumbago also offers elegant color palettes and papers. You can use the calligraphy pen tool to practice your calligraphy skills or enhance your drawings.

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You can also highlight, and annotate imported image files. The app also allows you to sync your notes across multiple devices and store them with Microsoft OneDrive.

You can download Plumbago for free from the Microsoft Store.

One Note

OneNote is literally your digital notebook. You can use it to write down your ideas, keep track of classroom and meeting notes, clip from the web, make a to-do list, draw and more.

You can use both your device’s pen or your finger to write and draw. There are multiple types of pens and highlighters you can choose from.

You can personalize your piece of digital paper, write on a white background, or add a grid.

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OneNote is perfect to use as a collaboration tool as you can share your notes with colleagues, family, and friends.

For more information, you can check out the video below:


You can download OneNote for free from the Microsoft Store.

These three apps cover a wide array of needs: choose OneNote if you’re looking for a collaborative tool,  download Plumbago if you need an app to take down notes and draw.

If you’re looking for a simple app to mainly take down handwritten notes, then Nebo is a good enough choice.

If you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to check them out.

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