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Shape editing was better in Goodnotes 6
I regularly use the shape to draw curved lines and then edit their shape to create larger, more complex shapes. Currently, that‘s next to impossible:
- Editing points don‘t scale with zooming; especially when editing small lines, the points now cover up the lines entirely.
- These lines are often glitched out and turn invisible while editing, especially when multiple lines are connected together.
- After editing a line, Goodnotes automatically selects the lasso tool instead of the pen, making the drawing process very tedious.None of these issues occured with Goodnotes 6, I hope these issues are fixed with…
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Lasso actions customization
Add an option to customize the lasso select menu after something is selected to be more like goodnotes 5. one thing I do all the time is lasso and then 'copy' but now I have to click an extra button to get to the 'copy' button. it was better on goodnotes 5.
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增加“页面扩展”功能，adding a “page expansion”
在文档中做笔记或书写时，页面空间常常会不够用。在这种情况下，如果能够增加“页面扩展”功能，让用户可以在同一页面内延展书写区域，将带来更大的灵活性和连贯性，尤其适合那些希望将相关内容保持在同一页面中的用户，而不是被迫分散到多个页面。感谢你们持续打造这样一款强大且用心设计的应用。希望你们能在未来的更新中考虑这一建议。
When taking notes or writing in a document, there’s often not enough space on the page. In such cases, adding a “page expansion” feature that allows users to extend the writing area within the same page would provide greater flexibility and continuity. This would be particularly useful for users who prefer to keep related content on a single page rather than having it scattered across multiple pages. Thank you for your ongoing efforts in creating such a powerful and thoughtfully designed app. We hope you’ll consider this suggestion in future updates.
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增加“页面扩展”功能
在文档中做笔记或书写时，页面空间常常会不够用。在这种情况下，如果能够增加“页面扩展”功能，让用户可以在同一页面内延展书写区域，将带来更大的灵活性和连贯性，尤其适合那些希望将相关内容保持在同一页面中的用户，而不是被迫分散到多个页面。感谢你们持续打造这样一款强大且用心设计的应用。希望你们能在未来的更新中考虑这一建议。
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more tape toggle
Add an option for the tape feature to toggle all on or all off, in addition to the remove all feature. I don't want to go through my entire document to open them all or close them all. One button is better.
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[Lock Objects] Add Lock Icon to the Primary Object Menu
Please include a lock function/icon in the primary image click hover menu.
And/or even more functionality to be able to “pin” tools nested in the ellipsis (overflow menu) to this primary hover menu permanently as specified by user.
This would save several inputs in order to lock elements, similar to how (once locked) the hover menu populates with a rapid unlock image icon.
Please & thanks.
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Protractor tool
The ruler angle measuring is not very user friendly for students. It would be great to add an actual protractor tool. On the same note, there should be a tool that allows you to draw a circle with its visible and radius measurement available.
I’ve made an image of a protractor into a sticker element which I then save on student’s divices individually.
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Add option to hide/disable the contextual menu when selecting text
It blocks the view while writing and can’t be moved or dismissed
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Student scrolling bar
As a teacher, when I mark students' work, it is easy for me to touch the student scrolling bar at the bottom accidentally and move to the work of other students. It is quite annoying.
It is suggested to move the student scrolling bar to the top or to the left. Or let the user choose the position of the student scrolling bar.
This simple change will help me a lot. Thanks.1 vote -
Line straightener
Before the last update when holding the pen to do a straight line it would be aligned to the starting point, making it easy to place where intended. Now the line is drawn in the middle between the start point and the end point, making it inconvenient to place since, expecially when drawing long lines, it's difficult to end on the same height. It's frustrating because trying to adapt I more often end up drawing curves or have to move the line with the select tool.
So please bring back the old system
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Lasso-select content in Goodnotes and instantly turn it into an Anki flashcard.
I propose developing a tool that allows users to lasso-select content directly in Goodnotes and instantly convert it into editable Anki flashcards. This workflow streamlines note reviewing for medical and other students by removing tedious copy-paste steps and adding smart options for automated question creation or image occlusion—all without leaving your Goodnotes workspace.
Key Features:
Lasso-select content in Goodnotes (text, sketches, images)
Instantly export selected content as an Anki flashcard
Choose flashcard type: basic, image occlusion, or custom
Option to auto-generate questions using AI
Manual question entry supported
Automatic deck creation based on lecture/file metadata
Simple workflow, no need for…
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Writing Tools in Main Toolbar
Thank you for improving the toolbar customisation with your latest updates to version 7.0.15.
However, it would be very helpful, if it would be possible to have the writing tools also integrated in the main toolbar. I use the laser, the fountain pen, the highlighter and the eraser for presenting slides in my lectures. I have to switch very often between the writing tool and the laser during the lecture and with the current setup, there is always an extra click, when I want to switch between the laser and a writing tool, since I have to open first the…4 votes -
Rotate draw and hold/more nuanced lasso tool
Hi GoodNotes team,
I use GoodNotes heavily for planning and note-taking, and I’ve noticed a frustrating inconsistency with shapes.
When I draw an oval using the Pen tool with “draw & hold” (auto-shape), it sometimes snaps into place at an angle. However, when I select it, there’s no rotate handle or rotate option—so I can’t straighten it without deleting and redrawing.
In contrast, an oval created with the Shape tool does include a rotate handle. This results in two shapes that look identical but behave very differently, which can be confusing during fast daily use.
Feature request:
• Please add…2 votes -
Undo/Redo Button Placement Significantly Reduces Usability
The relocation of the “Undo” and “Redo” buttons from the top right corner in GoodNotes 5 to the top left corner in GoodNotes 6 has significantly impacted usability. When using the undo function, it is essential to visually track how far changes have been reverted. With the buttons now placed on the top left, my right hand not only has to move across the entire screen(!!!), but it also obstructs the view while tapping, making it difficult to see what is being undone in real time.
This disrupts the workflow immensely and slows down note taking. For me, this change…1 vote -
Please put copy and paste back
Why did you change the copy and paste? It takes way too long to copy and paste an item now. I hate how it asks me a question each time I simply want to paste an item. I don’t understand this change. The question of “allow paste”should just be a setting you can pick outside of the regular function. I get behind in my note taking because i constantly have to answer the copy and paste question. The function was so much better before. Seriously considering different note taking app because of the tool changes. We were paying for a…
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Lasso tool should not activate automatically
Lasso tool should please not activate automatically while writing (ie after drawing a line and clicking it to make it longer or shorter), requiring tapping the pen tool to return to writing
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UI Fixes on iPad
Hello GoodNotes Team,
I’m writing to share some UX feedback based on frequent, everyday use of GoodNotes on iPad. All of the points below stem from a common issue: tool discoverability and predictability, especially for power users who rely on muscle memory.
- Inconsistent context menu ordering When selecting content, the context menu (Copy, Paste, Duplicate, etc.) changes order depending on context. For example, “Copy” sometimes appears near the top and other times much lower in the list. Because these are high-frequency actions, the inconsistency makes the interface feel unpredictable and slows down routine workflows.
A fixed order—or ideally user-configurable ordering—would…
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Adding new node or handle to existing shape
When drawing shapes goodnotes creates nodes or handles to allow you to adjust the shape, however you cannot then add a new node/handle to the shape.
For example, if I draw a triangle, and then want to change it to a 4 sided shape, I have to delete the shape and redraw.
When drawing complex shapes, this is time consuming and frustrating.
Please can you add the option to add new nodes (or handles) to existing shapes?2 votes -
Toolbar colour
Please add optional UI customization for the iPad app, especially toolbar color and contrast controls. I would like a cleaner, less harsh toolbar and the ability to adjust visual emphasis, button size, and layout so the app feels more usable without changing the core Goodnotes experience.
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The pen settings panel takes up too much screen space.
When adjusting pen settings, it seems to occupy a large portion of the display. Also, I’m not sure why tools like fountain pen, ballpoint pen, and brush pen are separated from the pencil, since they all fall under pen types. It would be better to include the pencil within the pen category and simplify the UI—similar to Samsung Notes or other note-taking apps—by allowing users to select pen types within a single pen tool. Pen-related settings could be placed under an options icon to save space.
Additionally, the animations for pen options (such as flatness, pressure sensitivity, and tip sharpness)…
1 vote
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