https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuzEdoCo_2g

You're invited to learn to use the app by playing with it right away. Simply follow these steps.

Step 1: Create a new notebook

1. Launch the app, choose the large New... button > Notebook:

   

2. Set the properties of your notebook:

   

   1. Set the paper size: Select a size from the first dropdown list.

      • Show templates in a certain color: Tap the icon to the right of Paper Color to cycle between All, Yellow, White, and Dark.

   2. Set the layout: Select either layout from the second dropdown list:

      • Portrait: The page will be vertical.
      • Landscape: The page will be horizontal.

   3. Set the language: Select a language from the third dropdown list. Your notes will be searchable in this language.

   4. Set the cover: Choose COVER near the top-left corner and select a cover from the scrollable list underneath.

      

   5. Set the paper template: Choose PAPER next to COVER at the top and similarly select a paper template from the scrollable list underneath.

      <aside> ℹ️ These properties will be saved as defaults for the next notebook you create.

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3. Name your notebook in the Title field and choose Create.

Amazing! You've just created your first notebook!

<aside> 💡 Want to jot down some quick notes without going through the formal steps to create a notebook? Just choose the large New... button > QuickNote, or double-tap the New... button. This creates a temporary one-page, coverless notebook in the paper template you last chose. Once done, you can choose to save it, move it to a folder, merge it with an existing notebook, or discard it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T29_r8rli_8

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Step 2: Take notes!

Use the note-taking tools

Although GoodNotes ships with a variety of tools to suit the user's diverse note-taking needs, you actually need to know just one handy tool or two for your simple notes. For more details about these tools, please check out the corresponding articles linked to the tool names below.

The Pen Tool: Select it and write on the page with your finger or Apple Pencil (recommended) just as you would do with a pen on paper.

• Set the color and thickness: Choose a slot in the contextual section on the right.
• Customize the selected color or thickness: Tap the slot again.

The Highlighter Tool: Use it to highlight noteworthy details in your notes.

The Shape Tool: Use it to draw a rough line, curve, or shape, and get a perfect one.

The Eraser Tool: Use it to erase handwriting, highlightings, or shapes. Note that the tool can't erase other objects, like images.

• Set the erasing circle: Choose a slot in the contextual section on the right.

The Lasso Tool: Use this tool to draw a loop around some content to select it for moving, copying, re-coloring, and so on.

The Image Tool: Use it and tap on the page to insert images from Photos or Camera.