How to Use GoodNotes 6 From Beginner to Expert | Digital Planner

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GoodNotes 6 offers a versatile platform for your digital organization. Start by clicking on the ‘New’ button, where you can create notebooks, folders, additional notes, add images, and even import documents. Whether you’re using predefined templates or importing a digital planner, GoodNotes 6 provides a user-friendly interface to get you started. In this video we will show you how to go from a beginner to an expert user of GoodNotes 6. Over 20 tips to help you increase your digital note-taking productivity so you can focus on the plans you are making in your digital planner.

0:00 Intro
1:13 Importing Documents into GoodNotes
1:42 Create your own notebook
2:00 Tools in GoodNotes
2:25 Navigating in Planner in GoodNotes
2:41 Using writing tools in GoodNotes 6
3:18 Turning off Spell Check in Goodnotes 6
4:26 Using Eraser in GoodNotes 6
5:42 How to use Highlight Pen
6:14 Create Shapes in GoodNotes 6
6:39 How to use Lasso Tool
7:23 Import Images and Media
7:42 Typing in GoodNotes 6
8:05 Eye Dropper Tool
8:43 Using Layers in GoodNotes 6
9:01 Using Split Screen and GoodNotes 6
9:31 Setting up Multiple Notebook Views
9:56 Double Tap To Undo
10:12 Pen Gestures | Scribble to Erase and Circle to Lasso
10:45 Using Hyperlinks in Goodnotes 6
12:00 Changing Scroll Direction
12:33 How to access Page Sorter
13:45 Using Stickers to Customize Planner
15:00 How to create Hyperlinks
16:47 Using Writing Aids, Spelling in GoodNotes 6
17:45 Convert Handwriting to Text in GoodNotes 6
18:12 Creating Shapes with Pen Tool
18:28 Paper Like Writing Experience with iPad
20:15 How to Collaborate in GoodNotes 6

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[bbenedict]

I use Goodnotes 6 daily in my work as a virtual teacher. I met with elementary school students one-on-one to support their reading and math. I have a notebook for each student. I can import their work into the notebook which gives me a record of their work. I can also personalize work. Some of my students have been with me for 3 years. We have a record of all their work in that time. They love to look back and see how much they have grown in their work.

[markcook]

Still learning Goodnotes, the best tip for me was learning I could lasso with the pen tool, tap and hold to move! I am always circling and forgetting to select lasso first, this will be a great timesaver. You didn’t mention it but you can still one-time purchase GN6 instead of subscription which is what I did. One final tip I figured out that you didn’t mention is when you know you want to have text instead of handwriting (such as actions maybe), instead of going through the writing/lasso/convert/text/etc., you can just select the text input, tap where you want the text to go, then handwrite anywhere on the screen and it will put the text in the text box. Then just tap where you want the next line to be and repeat.

[sassybroad]

Wow! I'm new to this and am waiting for my new ipad. Excited to start implementing what you taught and to, finally, be organized! Thank you so much! I know I'll be coming back here over and over again.

[MargiesCraftyCorner]

I'm new to digital planning and Goodnotes! I recently got an iMac M3 and now I can sync things across 3 devices (iPhone, iPad, and iMac)! I'm looking forward to learn something new and expand on my knowledge base! I'm a content creator and hoping that this will increase my organization and productivity for my channel!

[deedeecarr]

I am glad this has finally been added to Android and Windows, it's great! I would like to see a little bit more customization for both those platforms for the writing tools, ie: scribble to erase, thickness for the highlighter, precise erasing, being able to favorite the writing options, and things like that. I don't do much other than minor stuff, but even those tool customizations would be helpful for me. Thank you again for making an app for Android and Windows. I'm looking forward to being able to use it on my phone maybe in the future for minor adding to planners as things come up or I think of them. Thank you for what you do!

[danniellegillon]

I’ve been on the fence about upgrading to Goodnotes 6, but this sold me! I’m new to digital planning and note taking on my iPad (after it stayed on the shelf for far too long 😂), but this helped SO much! Thank you!

[annaburt]

You teach so well! I enjoy listening to you talk also. Thanks for the info.

[Kimdwilliams]

Really good learning information. I’m new to good notes and when following along, I had a blank canvas so i was not able to use the examples because I did not have the pages, dates, tabs, etc

[mariasmithu]

Hi, new to digital planning this year so only ever known Goodnotes 6, thank you for sharing this, lots of good information.

[djohnson]

Brandon I am a public speaker by profession and you are an excellent presenter. I enjoyed and learned from your tutorial. If I could offer one critique, it would be that you should try to stop using the phrase “go ahead“ it’s very distracting from your presentation. Thank you for the video. It was very educational.

[luciasmithHB]

appreciate the quick overview for someone who is just diving into GoodNotes 👍

[carolxcampbell]

Best review of GoodNotes I have seen yet! Thank you. I am going to go find your planner!

[newapple]

Good hints in this video. One of the best I have seen on Goodnotes 6.

[heathbul]

The hyperlink to the meeting page is such a great idea!

[tbugs]

Thank you for an easy-to-follow and understand video - this has helped me tremendously

[RealFableFox]

A very high quality GoodNotes 6 tutorial. Thanks.

[annie.k.]

Thank you very informative! I had trouble with links and how to move from month to month tab! Now I think I am good at it!

[DD]

Great presentation. Keep up the good work.

[girlrunner]

Great video! I learned a few thing! I have a question. When I do a text box there is always extra space underneath the words. It makes it difficult to move things when text is stacked. I’ve tried changing the spacing but it only adjusts the top. How do I prevent this extra space?

[lewmtnhome]

Brandon, I am a senior and I am watching you because I want to learn. Are there written instructions/possibly a book. By the time I find the icon or button you have moved on. Thank you very much, Linda