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  1. I think everyone ist working with files stored on a cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, ...)
    Allowing direct access to the files and working directly on them without having to export would give a huge improvement to everyones workflow.

    Take PDF reader as an example or apps like that.

    Having to import every file into GoodNotes is a big waste of time which could be avoided really "easily".

    5 votes

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  2. 5 votes

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  3. Automatically created datestamp in filename during Export

    I love to work with GN5 at school as a teacher every day - I can't imagine working without it. Therefore I export the actual content every day to upload it into the cloud and it would be helpful, if I could check a checkbox, that would add the date of the day after the export-filename.

    5 votes

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  4. I create custom documents in Excel/Word and print them to PDF, then import to GN and I want to use all the screen area. Allow either editing the PDF in GN to reduce margins, or provide documentation on what "paper" sizes will optimize screen usage for each platforms (i.e., iPad mini, iPad Pro, iPhone, etc.)

    5 votes

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  5. I have many notebooks (one for each customer). I want the ability to mark written text as an "Action Item" in any notebook (Use the "lariat" tool?) and they automatically get added to an "Action Items" notebook so they are all in one place.

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  6. would be great to have a built-in cloud storage for all the notes, no need to rely on iCloud
    given that goodnotes 5 on iOS has an insanely powerful global search function, it would be convenient to have it's own cloud that allows you to search for the exact note

    5 votes

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  7. You draw lines / insert pictures / etc. and then block further editing of those, so you can write and edit the text / notes within the blocked lines e.g.
    - writing within a grid without having to pay attention to changing the grid
    - writing headlines when brainstorming, and only changing the content of the set areas

    5 votes

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  8. Unreal APP, been using for ages, can someone PLEASE add a "ARE YOU SURE" when you clear a page. The button is so close to "GO TO PAGE" Button, if you inadvertently push the clear page button in error trying to use the go to page function there is no second chance and no way to retrieve the data.VERY PAINFUL.

    5 votes

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  9. So I have been using GoodNotes for about two weeks on my company device, and earlier this week I tried to sync my information in iCloud. Well after an hour of attempting to turn on iCloud Drive, I researched my company guidelines to see if there was something going on with my device. Come to find out, my job prohibits the use of any cloud services to be installed on our devices (google drive, iCloud, Dropbox, etc) as a cyber security effort to keep company information safe. This was a huge bummer. The two weeks I spent creating & organizing…

    5 votes

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  10. I am a student and I use goodnotes to take notes or write down my idea. So I always need to swap between pen and eraser when I make some mistake, I think it is so inconvenient clicking screen to swap between the tools.

    I suggest a feature, auto swap back to pen tool after using eraser(for about 2 seconds without continue erasing)

    THANK YOU!

    5 votes

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  11. The toolbar should be small or flexible enough to allow a smaller windows for the split view in macOS. At the moment GoodNotes uses almost 2/3 of the screen, in previous versions with the hidden toolbar you could size the window freely.

    5 votes

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  12. I need to grade term papers and would love to simply sync (or drag and drop in the GoodNotes desktop app) a folder with PDFs and export all of them in one step when I am finished.

    5 votes

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  13. Margins in page settings

    may be also a option to visualise the holes in page

    5 votes

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  14. Goodnotes 4 had the main folder sorted by name. Every subfolder could by sorted by name or date, according to my decision. I would like to keep sorted the folders included in the main folder by name, and being able to order every subfolder in a different way

    5 votes

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  15. I would like to see the option to zoom into e.g. an A4 squared paper with 5mm squares where (zoomed in) the squares on the screen resemble 5mm. Like a 1:1 zoom

    5 votes

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  16. A tool that changes my hideously draw sinus function in GoodNotes to a regular well drawn function.

    5 votes

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  17. The ability to share a notebook with someone else who has good notes and allow editing and updates to it

    I think this can help with using it between co workers and employees and students if someone missed a class.

    5 votes

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  18. I am using adoit pixel in GoodNotes 4, but I can’t find this option in GoodNotes 5, hope developers will bring this option back. Thank you.

    5 votes

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  19. The Selection Tool in GoodNotes 5 isnt that good like in the older Version,... dont know wether it is my fault or what happened.
    It works but the animation isnt right, to what i selected before.

    5 votes

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  20. At the moment just apple pencile is supported on good notes5.instead, the previous version has more option for those who do not have Apple Pencil. Can this features be restore? It's the main reason why I have chooses GoodNotes as my taking notes app. I've an adonti pixel point stylus.

    5 votes

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