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Customer Suggestions for Goodnotes (Apple)

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  1. The new typing mode in GN6 has significantly enhanced its versatility. It would be even better if a highlight tool could be added to the typing mode, allowing users to directly apply highlights to text while typing.

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  2. Right now it is really hard to resolve comments in large documents with few comments, because the visibility of the small comment icon is quite low. (Sticky notes are not great since they block whats behind them). It would be a small but really appreciated feature to indicate on the thumbnail preview, that there are comments made to a document page (similar to the indicator for pages added to favorites. It would also be a great improvement to the usefulness of comments, to add an option to comment selected handwriting or text, and slightly highlight it for example.

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  3. I would love to be able to password protect folders that need to be kept private. I keep all my private information in folders so even if only the folders could be password or passcode protected it would be very helpful

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  4. Please make it possible to move the toolbar location to the bottom of the screen in macOS. The feature is available on iPad but not on the macOS version. Also consider making it possible to have the tabs on the bottom and the toolbar on either the left or right side. As a teacher using GoodNotes for instruction in my classroom, having these options will make GoodNotes easier for me to use during lessons.

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  5. Enable the option to store a file exclusively on the drive, while still appearing in GoodNotes as an online-only file. This feature would help free up valuable storage space on iPads and Macs, providing users with a seamless experience of accessing their files without overloading their device’s '.

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  6. 윈도우에서 설치 할수 없어요

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  7. Sometimes when I scroll through my pages, perhaps to search for one or take a quick look, the app jumps to a page selected earlier in the middle of writing. Sometimes it always jumps back to the first page and sometimes it happens only after scrolling many pages. This is the most annoying bug I've ever had and it drives me crazy. My classmates are effected by this bug too and we all use Goodnotes 5 on Ipad.

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  8. please add the ability to import footnotes in imported documents.

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  9. Dear GoodNotes Team,

    I would like to suggest adding a feature that displays the file path or folder location of a document when searching within the app.

    Currently, when I search for a document, I can see the title but not the folder it’s stored in. This becomes inconvenient when I have multiple documents with similar names across different folders. Being able to view the folder path directly in the search results would greatly improve file organization and navigation, especially for users who manage large numbers of documents.

    Thank you for considering this feature. I believe it would enhance the…

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  10. Dear GoodNotes Team,

    I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to suggest a feature that I believe would greatly enhance the user experience within GoodNotes.

    It would be amazing if users could customize folder icons and covers in a way similar to how we can currently add custom paper templates or notebook covers. Specifically, I would love the ability to:
    • Import custom icons or images to use as folder icons.
    • Personalize folder covers with our own images or designs, making them visually distinct and tailored to individual preferences.
    • Choose from a wider range of default…

    4 votes
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  11. Give the ability to pin and move own folder or documents to the sidebar in the file browser (just like apple finder for example)

    9 votes
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  12. The apple pro has a squeeze function which is incredibly useful to toggle back and forth from pen to eraser. I am very used to using this over the double tap function on a regular goodnotes document. However it is not supported when writing on flashcards. Please make this simple update.

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  13. When importing a PDF, when the window pops up that asks you if you want to import into the current document or make it a new document, you should be able to change the file name in that window when you switch from the default “import to current document” to “import as new document”. Currently, if you choose to import it as a new document, it won’t let you change the file name until after you import. Would be more streamlined to allow this at the import phase rather than after.

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  14. If you use the rubber to delete stuff, the rubber should snap to the ruler.

    2 votes
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  15. I absolutely love GoodNotes and use it all the time. However, it would be incredible if all the amazing features available on iOS were also present on Windows and Android. Features like:

    Advanced handwriting recognition for easier search and navigation.
    Customizable templates to suit various needs.
    Folders and Subfolders: Robust organization system for notes and notebooks.
    Seamless syncing and cloud backup for uninterrupted access across devices.

    Bringing these features to Windows would greatly enhance productivity and accessibility, making GoodNotes the ultimate note-taking app for everyone! Let's make it happen! 🌟

    3 votes
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  16. Similar to MS paint it would be useful to have a paint bucket tool that would fill a color inside the lines of a shape. Most of the functionality is already added with the shape fill color option, but for drawings that dont use it there is no efficient way to fill the space.

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  17. Since the "Convert" feature was added to the Lasso tool in GoodNotes 5, the response time for the entire Lasso menu has become significantly slower, especially when a large amount of content is selected. I personally do not use the Convert feature, yet it affects overall performance. I would appreciate it if you could add an option to disable the Convert feature for users who don't need it.

    1 vote
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  18. It's about changing the color of the template to dark/light as it is possible in the system color change. It's about being able to change the display mode of the file to light or dark, including pdf files, which I care about the most because I usually don't have any influence on their background color. I would like to be able to change the background color

    2 votes
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  19. More customization options and shortcuts would be great:
    - Modify the color of the folder according to the hex code.
    - Include varieties of icons.
    - Choose an image to replace the folder icon.
    - Add the folder or document to the home page as a shortcut.
    - Widgets to have a shortcut to folders and documents.

    10 votes
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  20. I would like to suggest incorporating AI technology into GoodNotes to enhance and beautify handwritten notes. This feature could improve handwriting in real-time, making it more legible and visually appealing, similar to what Apple Notes has introduced. This addition would greatly benefit users who prefer handwriting but desire a cleaner and more consistent appearance for their notes.

    5 votes
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