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1. Text Doc Improvements

   Love the new text doc feature, but it needs improvements.

   1. Option to hyperlink to Text Docs. Right now it is greyed out when trying to link to them. Very inconvenient. It should have the option to link to the entire document and also Headings/ Subheadings within it.

   2. Option to use drawing tools within the text doc.

   3. More exporting features. Especially exporting as word document or actual text document. This is super important when trying to share editable writing with someone who doesn't use goodnotes.

   4. WORD COUNT. Please, as a writer having a word count is super important. I would also like to see this added to normal folder/whiteboards etc. Basically just a small indicator to show how many words are in the document or current selection/page. Additionally the option to add a word count goal would be nice, but just having it in the first place would be good for now.

   5. Collapsible Headers. So that the text belonging to a header can quickly be collapsed, indicated by an arrow.

   6. Organize outlines custom via drag and drop like it is in notebooks now (this would automatically adjust the header hierachy).

   7. Option to view/preview the document in pages in a selected size (eg. A4, A5, etc) to get a better idea of how it looks when exported as pdf, text, word, etc. Also choose in which size it gets exported.

   8. Ability to search text in the document and an "View only" option so I can't accidentally type anything while reading.

   Other than that I'd like to see some features of the Text Doc added to normal Notebooks Text too. This would mainly include: Checkboxes and Tables and also adding Videos.

   Love the new text doc feature, but it needs improvements.

   1. Option to hyperlink to Text Docs. Right now it is greyed out when trying to link to them. Very inconvenient. It should have the option to link to the entire document and also Headings/ Subheadings within it.

   2. Option to use drawing tools within the text doc.

   3. More exporting features. Especially exporting as word document or actual text document. This is super important when trying to share editable writing with someone who doesn't use goodnotes.

   4. WORD COUNT. Please, as a writer having a word count is super important. I would also… more

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2. text document

   I love the idea of the text document, it creates a notetaking ability that is similar to one note. However, I would love for there to be more customization (font, spacing, drawing, etc) within this feature. ALSO I would love to be able to create class notebooks in which they are text document format but there is a separate menu within the notebook for each page. This was I can separate my notebooks by unit!

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3. Support for Personal Server & NAS Backups (WebDAV / SMB / SFTP / HTTPS API)

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   Feature Request: Support for Personal Server & NAS Backups (WebDAV / SMB / SFTP / HTTPS API)

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   I would like to suggest adding support for personal server and NAS-based backups in GoodNotes, in addition to the currently supported cloud services.

   Many users operate their own servers or NAS solutions (such as Synology, QNAP, or self-hosted servers) for data ownership, privacy, and long-term storage. Supporting standard protocols would allow these users to back up GoodNotes data more flexibly and securely.

   Suggested supported protocols include:

   WebDAV

   SMB (Network Share)

   SFTP

   HTTPS-based API endpoints

   Potential benefits of supporting personal server or NAS backups include:

   Greater user control over data ownership and privacy

   Reduced reliance on third-party cloud services

   Compatibility with enterprise, educational, and self-hosted environments

   Seamless integration with existing backup workflows already used by advanced users

   This feature could be implemented as:

   An advanced or optional backup setting

   A manual configuration option where users enter a server address, credentials, and protocol type

   A feature clearly labeled for advanced users, minimizing support overhead

   For power users, professionals, and institutions that already rely on private infrastructure, personal server and NAS backup support would be a highly valuable addition to GoodNotes.

   Thank you for considering this feature request.

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   Feature Request: Support for Personal Server & NAS Backups (WebDAV / SMB / SFTP / HTTPS API)

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   I would like to suggest adding support for personal server and NAS-based backups in GoodNotes, in addition to the currently supported cloud services.

   Many users operate their own servers or NAS solutions (such as Synology, QNAP, or self-hosted servers) for data ownership, privacy, and long-term storage. Supporting standard protocols would allow these users to back up GoodNotes data more flexibly and securely.

   Suggested supported protocols include:

   WebDAV

   SMB (Network Share)

   SFTP

   HTTPS-based API endpoints

   Potential benefits of supporting personal server or… more

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4. Automatically Remove Deleted GoodNotes Files from Cloud Backup

   When using cloud backup (e.g., Google Drive) in GoodNotes, it would be very helpful if deleting files or folders within GoodNotes also synchronized the deletion in the cloud drive.

   Currently, even after files are deleted in GoodNotes, residual files remain in Google Drive, requiring users to manually delete them separately. This creates unnecessary inconvenience and extra management work.

   Please consider adding two-way deletion synchronization between GoodNotes and cloud backup services.

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5. Manually set pen rotation

   An option to manually set the rotation of fountain pen tip. When you turn off the recognize pen rotation option, which is a nice feature, it sets in an oblique angle. It would be nice to be able to manually rotate the pen tip and set it whichever angle you want it.

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6. Video clips and more writing tools and drag and drop of specfic page to my mind map

   Everything is good I mainly use Goodnotes for mind mapping my lectures the only hindrance I faced that I was not able to add video clips to my notes, and also when I import PDF of my lecture notes in good notes. I can’t just drag and drop pages from like a specific slide to directly into my Notes, which is like a another hindrance because I have to take screenshot again and again and then put it back in. Also, this one is not a criticism, but a suggestion that there could be more tools for writing. It would be great to have more tools like I used to use Freeform before to make my mind maps, but since I learned that Goodnotes have also a mind map feature, my features bought Goodnotes on my iPad and I am having a great time, but but fixing this issues would really make it the best in my opinion

   Everything is good I mainly use Goodnotes for mind mapping my lectures the only hindrance I faced that I was not able to add video clips to my notes, and also when I import PDF of my lecture notes in good notes. I can’t just drag and drop pages from like a specific slide to directly into my Notes, which is like a another hindrance because I have to take screenshot again and again and then put it back in. Also, this one is not a criticism, but a suggestion that there could be more tools for writing. It would… more

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7. Shape editing

   Good afternoon, I am writing to tell you that I have been a goodnotes user for approximately 5 years. I am testing the new update you have made, and I have a negative comment. I wanted to tell you that I have found the control of the shapes a little uncomfortable. When selecting a line for example, the blue dots that appear at the ends to edit the shape are a little annoying. Previously (a few months ago), when you selected a shape, those dots reduced their size to the thickness (approximately) of the shape line, even when zooming in. Now, it turns out that when zooming those shape controls become very large, which is unpleasant since it is difficult to edit and square lines for example. I don't know if you have received more comments on this topic, but in my case, who studies engineering, there are times when I find it uncomfortable to make a drawing and for example put two lines together.

   I wanted to write this to you in case you could review it and if you consider it convenient to change it as it was before.

   Thank you very much!

   Good afternoon, I am writing to tell you that I have been a goodnotes user for approximately 5 years. I am testing the new update you have made, and I have a negative comment. I wanted to tell you that I have found the control of the shapes a little uncomfortable. When selecting a line for example, the blue dots that appear at the ends to edit the shape are a little annoying. Previously (a few months ago), when you selected a shape, those dots reduced their size to the thickness (approximately) of the shape line, even when zooming in.… more

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8. 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 writing toolbar and then select the right writing element. It would be much easier, if the writing tools would be integrated in the main toolbar. Alternatively, it would be helpful, if the laser could be integrated in the writing 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… more

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9. Allow password recovery option for when we forget a password

   Allow some means to recover password for when a password is forgotten. Or disable the master lock. Allow user to set different passwords for different files if desired.

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10. 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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11. Restore font size and style adjustment in full-page text mode

    Hello GoodNotes Team,

    I’ve recently noticed that in the latest version of GoodNotes for iPad or Iphone, the “full-page text input” mode no longer provides an option to change the font size and style.

    In previous versions, users were able to freely edit both the font size and font style while using full-page text mode. This was especially useful for multilingual users like me who often type in Chinese and Japanese — since these languages have different character heights, being able to adjust the font size ensures that the text aligns properly within each line.

    In the current version, however, the font size and positioning appear inconsistent when switching between these languages, and without the ability to modify the text style or size, it’s quite difficult to make the layout clean and readable.

    It would be greatly appreciated if you could bring back or add the option to edit font size and style in full-page text input mode. The attached 3 pictures are the example how the fonts are not aligned and how do I make them aligned within each line in the previous version of goodnote6 (6.7.2 (3291127.89652630))

    Thank you for your consideration and for continuously improving GoodNotes!

    Hello GoodNotes Team,

    I’ve recently noticed that in the latest version of GoodNotes for iPad or Iphone, the “full-page text input” mode no longer provides an option to change the font size and style.

    In previous versions, users were able to freely edit both the font size and font style while using full-page text mode. This was especially useful for multilingual users like me who often type in Chinese and Japanese — since these languages have different character heights, being able to adjust the font size ensures that the text aligns properly within each line.

    In the current version, however,… more

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12. audio recording accessory

    Hi! After the latest GoodNotes 6 update, a small recording bar shows up on the top right when recording audio.
    It’s fixed there, and since I’m right-handed, I keep accidentally touching it while writing — which stops the recording 😭
    It would be great if we could move it or just have a small recording indicator in the main toolbar instead. That would make note-taking while recording so much easier!

    Thanks a lot for listening 💙

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13. sticky notes - opening direction/page limits

    Thank you for reworking the sticky notes <3 . They are almost perfect now.
    One thing is still impractical though.
    All sticky notes open to the lower right - regardless of their position on the page. It would be great if they intelligently recognized the page borders and opened in such a way as to stay completely visible.
    Reason: Many textbooks and almost all scientific papers have a 2 column layout with only a narrow gap between. Is is only natural to place notes for the right column in the right margin. See image.

    (Another but minor improvement: When a document is not shared/ collaborated on the default for new sticky notes should be that the author name is hidden)

    Thank you for reworking the sticky notes <3 . They are almost perfect now.
    One thing is still impractical though.
    All sticky notes open to the lower right - regardless of their position on the page. It would be great if they intelligently recognized the page borders and opened in such a way as to stay completely visible.
    Reason: Many textbooks and almost all scientific papers have a 2 column layout with only a narrow gap between. Is is only natural to place notes for the right column in the right margin. See image.

    (Another but minor improvement: When a… more

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14. [Animations] Reduce opening animation time for folders and sidebars

    GoodNotes feels very slow and outdated when it comes to the slow animation when clicking on folders. Instead of feeling snappy and responsive the long animation leaves me feeling sluggish.

    The same goes for when I open the page view sidebar and the search sidebar. These slow opening animations are outdated and make GoodNotes feel unnecessary sluggish when compared to Notability’s snappy, simple animations.

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15. Text Doc export

    Add an option to easily export a text doc AS A TEXT DOC and not as a PDF.
    Also fix the size and format of all textDoc settings so it wouldnt look so bad as a PDF

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16. Save Whiteboard background

    I'd like to be able to change my default Whiteboard background from Dot Grid & White.

    Could be done by:

    • Saving the last background used
    • Manually saving in the Whiteboard creation screen

    This would be very helpful!

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17. Merge the two UI bars at the top back to one

    All the new split does for me is to take space away from my screen to read or write on. Also the second bar being loose/movable and black in contrast to the white page is distracting me.

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18. Broken “Report an Issue” button in the app

    The “Report an Issue” button in the app is broken. All the other buttons to external links work, but instead I had to search for a separate feedback tool online. Very inconvenient and not at all easy site to find. And I had to make a new account.

    But of course the “Rate on App Store” button works perfectly.

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19. Unclutter the whitespace!

    I do a lot of screen recordings for my math classes and your new toolbar and permanently floating undo buttons eat up canvas space. Let me at least choose a different layout where the drawing surface is completely free of anything other than... drawing space.

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20. Bring back old text box mode (no double tapping for confirmation and unlimited boxes)

    The new update on the text box mode needs to be reverted. Firstly, you have to tap twice in order to confirm the box, which is already inconvenient enough, but on top of that the text box mode will switch to the lasso tool after one box??

    It is VERY inefficient to take notes on lecture manuscripts, now you have to double tap everytime to confirm it and then you need to reselect text box mode...

    Before that you could place unlimited boxes and you didn't need to double tap to confirm. Bring it back please!!!

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