How do I manage notebooks?

The Library is home to your valuable notes. It's what you see after launching the app and logging into your Microsoft account. Initially, the library is empty, but as you work with GoodNotes, you'll see all your creations here.

Switch to Library View from Document View

• Tap the < icon in the top-left corner of the document view:

  

Sort displayed items

• Choose a sort option from the dropdown list near the top-right corner:

  

  • Sort by Date: The items are sorted by Last Edited date. The most recently edited items come first.
  • Sort by Name: The items are sorted alphabetically.

Create a notebook

1. Choose the New Notebook button.

   

2. Customize your notebook:

   

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

   2. Set the layout: Select either icon:

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

   3. Set the cover: Select a cover from the scrollable list underneath.

   4. Set the paper template: Choose Paper underneath Cover in the left panel and similarly select a paper template from the scrollable list underneath.

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

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

Open a notebook

• Tap its thumbnail.

Rename a notebook

1. Bring up the context menu on the notebook:

   • In Landscape: Long-press the notebook thumbnail.

   • In Portrait: Tap the down arrow under the notebook thumbnail.

     

2. Choose Rename, edit the title, and tap the enter key to confirm.

Delete a notebook

1. Bring up the context menu on the notebook:

   • In Landscape: Long-press the notebook thumbnail.

   • In Portrait: Tap the down arrow under the notebook thumbnail.

     

2. Choose Delete and confirm.