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handwritten and typed notes .
My handwriting is illegible when writing a quick note , but the text recognition is pretty fast , and the search feature is straightforward . However , I don ’ t
the actual highlighters . I could customize more colors in the app , saving my money . Unfortunately , the eraser tool only consists
discover an effective way of taking notes . The variety of tools provides a better environment for taking worthy notes . Additionally , when using an app for a long time , about 2 hours , some lag occurs . It keeps wasting
of three different sizes : small , medium , and large .
use it often because my notes are short enough to find right away . Therefore , I would recommend it for people who have seen it challenging to organize their notes .
Taking Notes
GoodNotes 5 spent a lot of time providing the best note-taking environment for users . Critical tools such as pen , highlighter , eraser , and lasso are commonly used when taking notes . I can customize three pen colors on top , which are always available .
There are three types of pens in total : foundation pen , ball pen , and brush pen . I only use the ball pen because it has equal thicknesses and pressure settings , making it easier to recognize my handwriting . The foundation pen allows setting the tip ’ s sharpness and pressure sensitivity , and the brush pen also provides pressure sensitivity .
The highlighter works similarly with the pen tools , but it only offers various sizes and colors . However , its multiple sizes and colors were better than
It is no exaggeration to say that the lasso tool is the core tool of GoodNotes . The lasso tool enables the selected objects to move around anywhere you want . I use it very often when my writings are not straight . For example , when misplacing words or phrases , it can quickly move the selected text to the right spot .
Storage and Sharing
GoodNotes 5 uses Apple ’ s iCloud to back up the notes . When exporting the files to collaborate with other devices , there are three ways : PDF , image , and GoodNotes form . Unfortunately , the app does not allow the nonusers
to view the collaboration link outside their platform . This also disturbs me when I forget to bring an iPad and am unable to view my notes .
With GoodNotes 5 , I could
my time by disturbing my work . Since I only have an iPad , it is a minus because I can ’ t view my notes from other devices whenever I need them .
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