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  1. When I select an area and take a screenshot it opens another screen.
    It would be much better to have the option (Maybe in settings) to put a screenshot straight into the clipboard. A lot of the time I just want to quickly copy from an imported PDF document to separate notebook.

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  2. macOS version desperately needs to be included in the share menu so apps can send data to Goodnotes e.g send webpage content and share PDF to be imported into GN5.

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  3. Enable local storage in files app, with cloud backup.

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  4. I suggest a document tree navigation in the left side to improve the navigation.

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  5. save tabs in groups for later use and close all tabs

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  6. I have an iPad Pro, there's lots more space in my toolbar for more than 3 "circles"/swatches to quickly select colors. If I could remove icons I never use (such as Detail view, image and presenter mode), there would be even more space. Right now, I'm always using 7-8 colors simulaneously, having to switch constanly is rather annoying.

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  7. It would be helpful, if there would be a checkbox to switch the export of the handwriting notes on or off.
    I often create a presentation in GN. To publish only the slides with the pictures, text boxes etc. but without my handwriting speaknotes, this option would be very nice. Until now, I have to create two documents. One with the handwriting notes and one without my marks.

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    Did we understand it correctly, that the option to “exclude” annotation in the export option won’t be suitable for you because you want the exported document to include text boxes and/or images but no handwriting?

  8. $ Continues writing from one page to another
    Sometimes to create huge mind maps or flow charts even A3 paper are not enough

    $ Selective text can be moved from one page to another
    It is important to link concepts while writing so it is important to move from one page to another

    $ Recognises annotations such as underline arrow ,star mark etc

    $ recognition of mathematical symbols and formula for search and conversion to text

    $ Create bullet points or small square that can be ticked once task is completed especially for a todo list

    $ Ability to add…

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  9. Please add a way to overlay two PDF sheets for comparison/mapping.

    By default PDF backgrounds are clear - can we get a way to overlay the line information from one PDF sheet on to another? This would be extremely useful for architects, engineers, contractors, fabricators, etc.

    For example, in Bluebeam I can take a snapshot anywhere in a PDF and paste it on to another sheet with no white background.

    One way to accomplish this would be with a layer system. Another would be with the option to do an overlay sheet on top of another sheet, with the upper…

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  10. Good Notes for Microsoft Surface

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  11. 14 votes

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  12. Adjust transparency and allow moving images forward or backward

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  13. I am still using the Goodnotes 4 app because the pen thickness options are much better. In 5, the ball pen is either too thin, the smallest option, or too thick, the middle option and higher. None of the present options feel natural. In Goodnotes 4, I use the 3rd weight (2nd thickest) and there is no direct equivalent in 5. The variations between thicknesses in 5 is too great.

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  14. The writing area in GN5 is actually reduced with respect to 4. I spend 100% of my time writing notes in the same colour, so the always present toolbar is a waste of space. I would like a toolbar which contracts when not used and expands when touched, something like the menubar in OSX. More writing area! At least, make the toolbar more compact

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  15. As a math student, I want to the objects to snap to a grid. As of now, I draw a poor looking circle that either comes out as round or elliptical, and I have to painstakingly try to pinch it in a position that works.
    I would rather have templates, or make it snap into a grid.

    Also, I want a favourite bar of most used colors in the top right. There's plenty of space.

    14 votes

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  16. Could you guys consider to create a function that users can insert page numbers to files so that it's more convenient for users to arrange when they printed it out as well as going through their notes in devices.

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  18. I think it would be much easier to sync notebooks across devices if there were user accounts and you just login to the app. That way you could access your files from any computer, tablet, phone, etc, just by logging in.

    Files would be stored online through good notes, instead of relying on iCloud syncing or google backups, since i am finding that the iCloud syncing is not reliable.

    This would be similar to how you can log into your Google Drive account from any device and see access to all your files if you have an internet connection.

    There…

    14 votes

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  19. 13 votes

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  20. Can you please implement the MathNotes feature from the iPadOS 18 Notes App in GoodNotes 6? Would be great to see it there. I love MathNotes in iPadOS 18.

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