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  1. Hi Guys.
    I want to ask you to add below function.
    I used to import files via Google Drive but I cannot read the full name of some files that have long file name.
    So Could you add new function to read full name of files?
    Thanks.

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  2. Currently, there is only an option to clear notes on a single page, but it would be great to have a button that clears all handwritten notes across the entire document at once.

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  3. Please let us have more control over how we want our toolbar to be organized.

    I use Goodnotes to read and I prefer my toolbar to be minimal and I would like to have the erase button and sticker button to be within the edit document button rather than them being separate (forgot the correct term so I went with this instead).

    Also, please let us remove the “Accessories” section especially if we do not find it useful. Just transfer it within the dropdown arrow (see screenshot attached).

    I find the multiple locaton of each buttons to be extremely tiring…

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  4. Allow users to have a customized order of their folders where they can place folders in a specific order instead of being limited to either types, name, how recently modified, etc. Folders and files would be able to be customized into a certain order that allows the user to have more customizability in what goes where in their file organization.

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  5. How do user feedback forums like GoodNotes help developers prioritize new feature requests and improve overall app functionality based on direct customer suggestions?

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  6. When using the fountain pen with Apple Pencil rotation enabled, users must constantly re-adjust their grip to keep the nib horizontal. Locking rotation forces a fixed default angle that often looks unnatural for a fountain pen.

    Please add the option to lock the nib at a user-defined angle, for example by letting the user set the angle with a slider so the pen hits the page the same way every time. See image for example. This would greatly improve writing flow, style and comfort.

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  7. Please add a feature that allows users to remove all handwritten annotations from every page of a document at once, without having to erase them page by page.

    This feature would be especially useful for students who annotate PDF textbooks, lecture notes, and study materials. Sometimes, we want to review the original document again without our previous handwritten notes, while keeping the original text, images, and page layout intact.

    Ideally, users could choose between clearing handwritten annotations from the current page, selected pages, or the entire document, with a confirmation step to prevent accidental deletion.

    This would save a significant…

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  8. Problem:
    When I back up documents built on imported PDF plans (A1 format), the Auto-Backup PDF sometimes contains only my handwriting, symbols and photos. The imported plan itself is missing. Other documents back up correctly, so there is no warning that anything is wrong. The .goodnotes backup of the same document is complete.

    Why it matters:
    Not everyone can open .goodnotes files. Colleagues and customers need the finished PDF (plan + annotations). A backup PDF without the plan is useless, and the failure is silent.

    Suggestion:
    1. Make Auto-Backup PDF always include the imported PDF page background.
    2. If the…

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  9. I would like to be able to view my notebooks/files by creation time (or modified time), like in a calendar. I could open a calendar and see which files were created on a specific day. This is very helpful for those who study and need to review the material.

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  10. While writing down reference details of the contents being written in the notes, the undo/redo button often comes above it in the top right/left. Hiding it while using the gestures for undo/redo is a better option in this case.

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  11. I would appreciate the ability to expand and customize the Tool Bar within Text Docs. I use the different font and background colors quite frequently to help organize my Text Docs, but having to do multiple clicks and scrolls to select these features has made it feel less efficient.

    The option to create "presets" for text would be amazing as I use the same headings, font colors, and background colors often. This would greatly reduce the number of clicks I have to do!

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  12. It would be nice to have clickable To Do style check boxes in the notebooks section of Goodnotes, not just the document side. It would make checking off to do list much easier.

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  13. Currently, on the macOS version of Goodnotes, the "Move to" feature only allows selecting folders ("Solo cartelle"). It is not possible to move or merge a generated page directly into an existing notebook from this view.
    To add a page to a notebook, we currently have to move the file to the folder, open the target notebook, and manually import the page, which feels cumbersome compared to iPadOS.
    Please enable the option to view and select existing notebooks/documents as destination targets in the "Move to" menu on macOS.

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  14. I would like to see much better zooming options, like in apps like notability or noteful, you can zoom up to 5000%. I feel like adding this would be amazing. Make it easier to work on the really fine details. Maybe consider adding this option. Thanks

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  15. Add a dedicated toolbar button to switch between Apple Pencil and finger drawing

    Please add a dedicated button to the main toolbar that allows users to instantly switch between Apple Pencil input and finger drawing with a single tap. This would be especially useful when customers need to sign documents on an iPad without having to use the owner’s Apple Pencil. The button should allow users to switch back and forth quickly, without opening Settings or changing multiple options.

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  16. I would love Goodnotes AI to learn and apply each user’s personal note-taking and study style.

    Users could create a personalized “My Study Style” profile that includes:

    • Favorite highlighter colors and pen styles.
    • Preferred heading designs and text layouts.
    • Custom symbols and annotation styles.
    • Color-coding systems for definitions, important facts, and exam questions.
    • Personalized page layouts and study templates.

    The AI could then generate fully editable notes using these saved preferences.

    This would allow students to create consistent, beautiful, and personalized study materials while saving valuable time.

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  17. I would love Goodnotes AI to generate complete, well-organized study summaries directly from uploaded PDFs, lecture slides, and handwritten notes.

    The feature could include:

    • Detailed, concise, and exam-focused summary options.
    • Combining multiple lectures into one study guide.
    • Preserving important diagrams, images, tables, and technical terminology.
    • Creating a separate, fully editable Goodnotes notebook.
    • Supporting multiple languages.
    • Linking summarized information to its original slide or page.
    • Allowing students to highlight, annotate, and reorganize the generated summaries.

    This would be especially helpful for university and medical students who study from lengthy lecture presentations.

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  18. I love using Goodnotes for studying, but I would love to see more creative writing tools, similar to the variety available in apps like CollaNote and Noteful.

    My suggestions include:

    • More pen types, such as brush pens, markers, and textured pens.
    • Different stroke styles and customizable pen effects.
    • More vibrant and saturated highlighters with adjustable opacity.
    • The ability to create and save custom pen presets.
    • More flexibility in writing and decorating notes.

    These features would make Goodnotes more versatile for students who enjoy creating visually organized and colorful notes.

    1 vote

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  19. Feature request:

    Hi GoodNotes team,

    I would like to suggest a feature for better dark mode note-taking.

    When the page background is dark, it would be very helpful if pen colors could automatically reverse or adapt for visibility. For example, black handwriting could appear white on a dark background, while still preserving readability.

    Also, when exporting notes, please allow users to choose whether the handwriting should be exported as black or white. This would be especially useful because notes that look clear on a dark background may become hard to read when exported or printed.

    Suggested options:

    Auto-invert pen color…

    4 votes

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  20. This option adds a 2,5 inch margin at the right side of the document for annotating. The margin is collapsible afterwards or can be kept open permanently. This way one can annotate on PDFs with tiny margins without having to compress all the info.

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