The Journal is complex journaling software. At first sight, the interface seems to be overcrowded and the elements seem to be placed chaotically. This can intimidate some users but appearances are deceiving. The application isn't easy to use but because it’s so complex, it contains many graphical elements and menu items. Although most of the tools are simple, it takes a while to accommodate and memorize where everything is.
At its core, the program is very straightforward: when you open it, it creates a new entry in the database for the current day and awaits input. But if your journaling needs require more than that, the utility comes ready with entry templates, multiple entries for one day or sub-entries, categorizing tools, advanced text formatting, support for media files, a thesaurus, a feature that helps you automatically post to your blog and much more.
The last version of this program looks pretty much the same like the older releases. There are very small differences here and there, lots of bug fixes and a few new tools (e.g. a tool for checking journal volume integrity).
In conclusion, this is an excellent journaling application that can be used by both beginners and advanced users.
v6.00 [Jul 10, 2012]
More Convenience!
Synchronize The Journal with your mobile- and tablet-based software! Import your entries and notes from such products as EverNote, Penzu, and more. The Journal also supports exporting to the Xml-based ATOM publishing format which can be imported by other products.
Synchronize multiple copies of The Journal! Have The Journal on your laptop at work and your desktop at home? Keeping them in sync is easier than ever. You can sync from another Journal Volume, a backup file, or any of The Journal's export files.
More Power!
Lightning-fast searches! Even if you have thousands of entries in hundreds of categories, searching them is fast and easy.
Improved printing, exporting, and importing!
Improved topic support and reporting!
Improved international character support, including Insert Symbol (on the Insert menu)!
More options for categories, including specifying the day the week starts and sorting options for loose-leaf entries.
New entry editor options like hot-linking images, a running word count on the status bar, format painter, and improved text highlighting.
New Entry Report Wizard (on the Tools menu), with new and improved reports!
Improved Security and Stability!
Leverage the Cloud! The Journal's new, single-file database configuration is faster and uses less space on your hard drive or USB/Flash drive, and makes it much easier to use The Journal with cloud-based products like DropBox.
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