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  1. Two-page scroll

    See two sequential pages from the same notebook on one screen. Similar to 2-page scroll in Adobe Acrobat or Mac Preview.
    Using the split screen mode in iPad OS 13 doesn't work because you have to manually scroll each window two pages at a time which is awkward

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  2. Epub format support

    Enable GoodNotes to support the formats epub for e-books. We can totally utilize the use of this app for note-taking whilst reading an e-book in epub format (and the likes).

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  3. Flash cards

    I love the new flash card mode but it would be great if it could be extended

    I have a few ideas

    1. A shuffle mode for going through the cards randomly instead of the order I created them in

    2. A choice of switching between answer and question to study in both directions

    3. an option to write down the answer before checking it

    4. a seperate stack of flash cards with only the ones you got wrong a few times

    57 votes
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  4. Multi-lingual Handwriting Recognition

    In my work I write a lot in both Italian and English. This is somewhat a problem because handwriting recognition in GoodNotes seems to work only for one language at a time. And the switch between languages takes time. have you planned future improvements of the app to address the needs of people working in multi-lingual environments?

    57 votes
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  5. Shapes and symbols library

    An option to add many various shapes and symbols from an existing library (like in word docs) instead of drawing only several shapes.

    57 votes
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  6. Syncing directly with Own/Nextcloud App (not Backup)

    we will not sync our data in a public cloud!!!

    57 votes
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  7. Style of Highlighter

    (Present) : style of highlighter drawing is circle
    suggestion : Highlighter drawing with rectangle (Parallel)

    57 votes
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  8. select text and manipulate text on pdf

    pdf document i want to select text , look it on the dictionary, and also manipulate text, for example resizing pdf texts

    57 votes
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  9. Fix the view on PowerPoint. My PowerPoint slides get cut off

    Expand view for PowerPoint

    57 votes
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  10. Sync Windows with iOS version

    I can't edit the iPad notes on the Windows PC because GoodNotes Windows doesn't sync with iOS.

    Maybe it's possible to implement a system where users can sync their notes between GoodNotes client using other cloud storage platforms (OneDrive, GDrive etc.)

    56 votes
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  11. Bullet Points

    I would love it if you would be able to add the addition of bullet points to the taskbar. It's very frustrating to use dashes as bullet points and have them not align.

    This is would make Goodnotes much more competitive with Notability.

    56 votes
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  12. #Design : Tools to Align & Group Objects

    It's straightforward.

    Create a set of tools like found in Photoshop ( or any design software ) which allow objects ( text, images, shapes, stamps, etc.) to be selected and aligned to:
    1. an object
    2. the canvas

    Additionally, add a tool for grouping and ungrouping objects and one to "send to the back" or "bring to the front" (practical when objects overlap ).

    GoodNotes is a note-taking app, and it should be equally considered a design app. Missing these simple tools that allow me to organize my content makes GoodNotes less effective and less efficient ( and often frustrating…

    56 votes
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  13. Goodnotes for Android

    Please bring goodnotes app for Android tablets. I really loved goodnotes on ipad but I have not shifted to Android tabs. There are no goo alternatives. Would love to get Good notes on Android. Please accept this Good notes Team!!!!!

    56 votes
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  14. Pen Stabilizer

    A stabilizer setting for pens in GoodNotes!

    Currently, when you go look on the GoodNotes App, on the Apple App Store, the previews show that you're able to easily draw these examples and diagrams for notes.. but it's VERY difficult to do in reality.

    If you talk to any Digital Artist, they'll tell you a stabilizer one of the most important features to have in any drawing program.

    I'm not trying to draw anything fancy, really. It's just really hard to draw remotely anything without the lines being jagged.

    More flexibility with the brush settings, in general, would help users…

    56 votes
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  15. Embed external video

    Allow user to embed a video in a page and allow playback. support different services such as youtube, vimeo, dropbox, google drive etc.

    56 votes
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  16. Introduce a way to create sections or chapters within a single notebook to organize notes better

    If I can categorically separate my notes within a notebook with the help of individual sections or chapters, and be able to quickly and easily navigate between these, it would be a handy functionality benefit.

    This will allow the user to separate topics or ideas, while keeping the whole content in a single exportable notebook.

    56 votes
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  17. Date stamp and better date sorting

    Need a date field for the date I took the note. This date should be static.

    The current sort function looks at “last modified” but is easily tricked (i.e. if you move the note today, the note will move to top of date sort instead of reflecting original date).

    Alternative: just allow date sorting by both created date and last modified date.

    55 votes
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  18. Add a ruler pleasee

    I am doing maths and physics and I need a ruler to draw lines etc.

    55 votes
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  19. Treat shapes separately from regular handwritings made by the pen tool!

    Drawing shapes such as boxes or ovals around handwritings for highlighting certain words or phrases causes inaccurate handwritings recognition in GN5. The reason seems to be that GN5 treats shapes drawn by the shape tools just like regular handwritings made by the pen tool, unlike Notability.

    The only workaround seems to be only using the highlighter tool for emphasizing certain text since GN5 doesn't consider highlighters as text to be recognized, but the highlighter tool doesn't offer precise thickness control unlike the pen tool.

    Notability seems to treat both the highlighter and the shapes differently to the handwriting made by…

    55 votes
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  20. Fully customisable eraser size

    An ability to precisely select the eraser size rather than just a choice between three sizes (all of which are huge!) would be very helpful.

    The standard sizes for the eraser are all very large and so even using the smallest means that part of the words above and below end up getting removed. I appreciate you can zoom in to get more precision, but it interrupts workflow and is not a speedy or efficient solution when trying to take notes of a live meeting and keep up!

    The feature I am suggesting is already implemented in relation to the…

    55 votes
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