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Microsoft Journal vs PDF Annotator

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Journal and PDF Annotator. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Journal

Microsoft Journal

Office & Productivity

Microsoft Journal is a digital notebook app developed by Microsoft for Windows that allows users to handwrite or type notes which are stored digitally. It has capabilities including freeform inking with a stylus, text typing, inserting images and clippings, and basic note organization features.

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PDF Annotator

PDF Annotator

Office & Productivity

PDF Annotator is a PDF viewer and editor that allows users to add annotations like text comments, highlights, shapes, and drawings to PDF files. It has basic PDF editing features to rearrange or delete pages.

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