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  1. Paste accross multiple selected pages

    In the pages tab can we select multiple pages and then choose “paste into” to then paste the clipboard contents into all selected pages in the same place as the item was copied from. Eg boxes, shapes, text for tabs etc

    I know we can paste pages but paste INTO pages would be amazing.

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  2. Change UI color as an option !! Can't stand blue UI any more.

    I was using Good Notes for a while, it was great. However, I can't stand the blue color of the ribbon in the UI any more (it's the same for me as with the OneNote, I can't stand their purple color). The white and blue UI in the reading mode is alright, however in the writing mode it becomes very annoying. Could you add an option in the settings to change the color scheme to white and gray (or some smooth black), at least make an option to preserve the reading mode scheme all the time even in the editing…

    3 votes
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  3. View-only feature for sharing documents

    To have an option for a "view-only" / "do not allow editing" button when sharing the link for collaborations. Because sometimes mistakes happend and then some things are missing in the files.

    3 votes
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  4. Making Hidden sticky notes more useful.

    Let us expand the usefulness of the comment feature, I would like to write a mind map for each page and then hide it like the comments, the comment and sticky notes that you have provided for us could be more useful if we can write and draw on that using the Ipad pencil. Like making mind maps. The “linking page” feature is almost the same as what i need, but still a hidden mind map would be the most helpful.

    3 votes
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  5. Quickly navigate to the page number by entering it in the search bar

    To navigate large textbooks/ pdfs, please add a feature where you can type in the page number and have the app move to that page immediately.

    3 votes
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  6. Shortcut folder

    • Add the folder or document to the home page as a shortcut.

    • Widgets to have a shortcut to folders and documents.

    3 votes
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  7. Option to take multiple photos

    Hi Goodnotes-Team,
    as an architect, I often use Goodnotes on the building site to take measurements on the spot. I have to take a relatively large number of photos for this. It would be extremely useful to be able to take several photos at the same time and not have to start the process again after each photo.
    Best regards Tobi

    3 votes
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  8. Move eraser types to the toolbar

    Moving the eraser types (Stroke Eraser, Standard Eraser and Precision Eraser) to the toolbar on the right, where the eraser size already is, would make switching easier. Currently you have to always go to the eraser menu which gets stressful.
    Thank you!

    3 votes
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  9. pin documents

    i’d like to pin documents/folders in the browser. favorite button isn’t enough

    3 votes
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  10. Please make Goodnotes available in Android phones like Samsung S24 Ultra.

    I am in the IOS ecosystem and I love Goodnotes. I hope you make it available for Android phones like Samsung S24 Ultra so we can utilize our devices on the go and can also study without the worry of our iPads or tablets being stolen in public transport. Thank you.

    3 votes
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  11. Tape Function

    It might be great to set up a function, which allows the tapes to appear or disappear all at once. At the moment this is only possible by deleting them (button: deleting all tapes) and undoing the step afterwards, it slows down the working progress considerably.

    3 votes
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  12. Allow video frames on a page

    Assuming I have the video content already on my device allow me to embed a video frame in the GoodNotes page in the middle of the other page content. If it’s super complicated to do the same with external video sources then limit it to device content only for now. This would be a big improvement.

    3 votes
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  13. Please make the ability to be able to lock an images and clip art in place.

    Zinnia is a simple app and has this simple ability, along with the ability to be able to turn clip art and elements into hyperlinks that link to both the document and outside links I don’t understand why Goodnotes has not got on board please please please make these features available immediately. Turning pictures and clip art into links to different pages makes it so fun and beautiful to use any e journal. I think it is essential for creativity as well. Also the original request of locking layers Like making an element or clipart look like it’s coming in…

    3 votes
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  14. Andding a translator

    I want to give an idea of adding a translator because in my study field theres some terms that i need to translate them to understand the whole concept, also because English is not my first language, i find it difficult sometime to understand what im studying, so adding a translator will be a great and helpful idea for students who have the same problem as me.

    3 votes
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  15. Hold to switch pens

    With the new squeeze function on Apple Pencil Pro, and how it brings up the new menu (Palette), it would be super cool to have this menu show up if you hold an older Apple Pencil down for a couple seconds. (Element note has this feature as well) but it would be super awesome to have for faster tool switching for people that aren’t on the newest iPads.

    TLDR bring the new squeeze menu to the rest of the pencils by holding down on the screen without moving your pen.

    3 votes
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  16. Pens

    Please add more pens or at least calligraphy pens

    3 votes
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  17. Direct Document Access: Edit and Sync PDFs in GoodNotes from iCloud and Local Folders

    Situation:
    As a frequent user of GoodNotes, my primary activity involves editing PDF files. I import numerous documents into the app to annotate and review them using my Apple Pencil. These edits include highlighting key information and jotting down spontaneous thoughts. Once edited, I export these PDFs to store them in my personal file system, including iCloud, for access through various other tools like Obsidian or Adobe Acrobat Pro.

    Improvement:
    I propose an enhancement where GoodNotes can directly link to specific folders on iCloud or local storage on a MacBook. Instead of importing PDFs into GoodNotes' internal storage, this feature…

    3 votes
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  18. Inline handwrite replacement with custom fonts

    It would be nice to turn on a feature to replace your handwrite inline with custom font you choose and replace it.
    thanks

    3 votes
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  19. Colour palettes

    Separates colour palettes within the colour picking tool so that we can easily identity sets of colour instead of just one massive list of them!

    3 votes
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  20. Write text in between lines

    Dear Developers and Desginers,

    I would love to be able to insert text in between lines already drawn. Otherwise I have to manually move text and try to insert the rest, IF there is space on the page.

    I understand that enabling this feature might mess up pages. Well, I would suggest to try to use AI to solve this problem.

    Or you might enable the feature while warning the user that the pages might get messed up. To do this you have to treat different pages as if they were one infinite page, I know... So, I suggest that…

    3 votes
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