Goodnotes tips you probably didn’t know
We know how intimidating trying something new can feel, so here are just a few tips that you might want to try if you’re new to using the Goodnotes app.🩷
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Hey everyone! I've seen a lot of you curious about making your Goodnotes experience more dynamic, especially when it comes to handling PDFs in a 'loopy' or really flexible way. I totally get it – that's one of the best parts about digital planning! When I first started, I honestly thought PDFs were just static, unchangeable documents. But Goodnotes completely changed that perspective for me, transforming them into interactive canvases. First off, importing your PDFs into Goodnotes is incredibly simple, whether it's a textbook, a planner template, or even a presentation. Once it's in, the real fun begins. You can treat that PDF almost like a blank canvas, layering your thoughts and creativity directly onto it. What I love to do is use the pen tool to really scribble all over it – highlighting key points, circling important information, or even drawing little diagrams and mind maps directly on the document. This freeform annotation is what truly makes it feel 'loopy' and personal. And guess what? If you make a mistake or change your mind, you can just scribble over any writing to erase it, which is so intuitive and saves so much time compared to traditional methods! For those moments when you're brainstorming or want to rearrange content in a non-linear, 'loopy' fashion, the pen tool doubling as a lasso is a total game-changer. I often find myself writing notes or sketching ideas next to a PDF, and if I want to move a whole section of text or a drawing to another part of the page, or even to a different page, I just use the lasso. It’s perfect for rearranging thoughts, grouping related ideas, or even duplicating elements if I need to reuse a sticker, a handwritten icon, or a block of text. You can even freehand crop images to add them perfectly alongside your PDF notes without any rigid, distracting borders, making your layouts truly unique. Another thing I really enjoy for keeping my 'loopy' workflow organized is using collapsible sticky notes for memos. I can pop these right on top of my PDFs, jot down a quick thought or reminder, and then collapse them to keep my primary document clean and uncluttered. And for adding a bit of personality or a visual punch, I love to add PNG files as sticker collections. These can be anything from functional icons to decorative elements, and they make annotating PDFs feel so much more creative and less like a chore. Plus, you can even add images from photos without backgrounds directly onto your pages, blending seamlessly with your existing content. If you're into quick notes and want to ensure everything is easily searchable, you can convert any handwriting to text. This is super handy for making your PDF annotations searchable later, saving you tons of time when reviewing. And for those moments when you're just deep in thought, brainstorming, or rapidly taking notes, being able to quickly undo with a double tap with two fingers keeps the creative flow going without interruption. Goodnotes truly empowers you to interact with PDFs in such a freeform, expressive, and almost 'loopy' way, making your digital planning, note-taking, and document review processes truly personalized, efficient, and enjoyable. Give these tricks a try – you'll be amazed at how much more you can do and how much more organized (and fun!) your digital life can become!








































































































































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