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Microsoft Journal vs PDFTools

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Journal and PDFTools. 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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PDFTools

PDFTools

Office & Productivity

PDFTools is a PDF editor that allows you to easily edit, annotate, sign, and secure PDF documents. It has a simple, intuitive interface for common tasks like adding text, highlights, signatures, comments, images, shapes, and more.

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