Google Notebook is another feature of the ever expanding list of tools that Google has added to their online program features. Using a Google account a user can share notebook items with others and collaborate on projects of your choosing. Access to Google Notebook is also available for mobile phones and there is also a Google Notebook extension for those who use the Firefox browser.

On their site Google states:

1. Why would I want to use Google Notebook?

   With Google Notebook, you can browse, clip, and organize information from across the web in a single online location that’s accessible from any computer. Planning a trip? Researching a product? Just add clippings to your notebook. You won’t ever have to leave your browser window.

2. How do I get started?

   Simple. Just sign in to the Google Notebook homepage with your Google Accounts username and password, then download the Google Notebook browser extension (if you haven’t already). As soon as you restart your browser, you’ll see a Google Notebook icon in the bottom-right corner of your browser window. Click on this icon to open your mini Google Notebook, where you can save all the clips of content you want.

3. Can I view my Google Notebook in a bigger window?

   Absolutely. While the mini Google Notebook allows you to save clips of information without leaving the webpage you’re on, you can organize and review your notebooks most easily in the full-page view. To access the full-page view, just click on the Open in full page link in your mini Google Notebook, or log in directly at www.google.com/notebook. If you are using the Firefox browser, you can also pop out the mini notebook, using the arrow icon in the titlebar. This enables you to view and edit your notebooks in a movable and re-sizable window, without having to go to the full-page view.

4. What can I do in the full-page view?

   In the full-page view, you can organize your web clippings and bookmarks, add your own notes and comments, and search over all your notebook content. You can also share your notebooks with others by inviting them to collaborate with you or by publishing your notebooks to the web.

5. Why do I need to download a browser extension?

   Downloading a browser extension enables you to use the mini Google Notebook. The mini Google Notebook allows you to clip information from the web without ever leaving the page you’re on. You’ll never again need to toggle between windows, or copy and paste info from your browser window to another application.

6. What browsers does the Google Notebook extension support?

   To take advantage of Google Notebook’s full functionality, you’ll need one of these up-to-date browsers:

   • Internet Explorer 6 (download: Windows)
   • Firefox 1.5+ (download: Windows Linux Mac)

   Internet Explorer 7, Safari and Opera extensions aren’t available at this time, though they may become available in the future.

Additional information on using Google Notebook can be found here.

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