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Article: How to Use a Digital Planner in GoodNotes – Complete Step-by-Step Guide | Onestopcentre

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How to Use a Digital Planner in GoodNotes – Complete Step-by-Step Guide | Onestopcentre

Introduction

Welcome to the ultimate guide to using a digital planner in GoodNotes. Whether you’ve just downloaded an Onestopcentre Digital Planner or you’re exploring new planning tools, this tutorial walks you through setup, customization, stickers, and pro tips so you can organize life with ease.

 

Getting Started with Your Digital Planner in GoodNotes

 

Importing Your Planner File

  1. Locate your planner file in the Files app, iCloud Drive, or Google Drive.

  2. Tap and hold the file → Share → select GoodNotes.

  3. Choose Add as a New Document to import.

  4. GoodNotes will automatically create a new document and you’re ready to plan.

 

GoodNotes digital planner setup, import digital planner.

iPad displaying a digital planner setup in GoodNotes with stylus on desk


GoodNotes Basics: Writing Mode vs. Navigation Mode

 

GoodNotes offers two essential modes:

  • Viewing Mode (Navigation): Lets you tap hyperlinks to jump between pages.

  • Editing Mode (Writing): For handwriting, typing, or drawing with Apple Pencil.

Tip: Tap the pen icon to toggle between modes. Hyperlinks only work in Viewing Mode.

 

GoodNotes app showing difference between writing mode and navigation mode


Understanding & Using Hyperlinks in GoodNotes

Hyperlinks in an Onestopcentre Digital Planner connect monthly calendars, daily pages, or custom sections.
Pro Tip: If a link doesn’t work, ensure you’re in Viewing Mode.

 

Customizing Your Planner

Change Your Planner Cover

  1. Split View: Open planner + cover PDF side by side.

  2. Choose desired cover → Copy Page → paste into your planner.

  3. Delete or keep the old cover for later.

 

Step-by-step view of changing a digital planner cover inside GoodNotes app


Change Fonts & Text Style

  • Tap T icon → create text box.

  • Customize font size, color, and style for a personal touch.

 

Changing fonts and text styles inside a digital planner using GoodNotes

Expanding Your Planner

Duplicate or add pages for habit trackers, budgeting sheets, or goal planners.

 

Adding or duplicating pages inside a GoodNotes digital planner template


Working with Stickers

Using Stickers in GoodNotes

  1. Import the Onestopcentre digital sticker book or PNG stickers.

  2. Use Split View: planner on left, sticker book on right.

  3. Lasso → Copy → Paste.

PNG Stickers on Any App

Drag PNG files into apps like Notability, Xodo, or Canva for unlimited creativity.

 

Applying digital stickers to a planner page in GoodNotes app

 


Shop the Onestopcentre Digital Stickers Collection.

Advanced Features & Tips

Search Your Planner

Use the GoodNotes search bar to find handwritten or typed text instantly.

Back Up Your Planner

Enable iCloud Sync or set up auto-backups to Google Drive or Dropbox.

Device-Specific Tips

  • iPad: Enable Apple Pencil settings for pressure sensitivity.

  • iPhone: Zoom for precise writing.

  • Mac: Use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation.

 

Using the search function to find notes in a GoodNotes digital planner


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Conclusion

By following this guide, you’ll get the most from your Onestopcentre Digital Planner and GoodNotes. From importing files to customizing covers and adding stickers, your planning workflow will be smooth, creative, and organized.

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