How to use planner hyperlinks in GoodNotes

Use built-in PDF links, tabs, and buttons in GoodNotes.

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How to use planner hyperlinks in GoodNotes

Use built-in PDF links, tabs, and buttons in GoodNotes.

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  1. If links fail to move
  2. Reference links
  3. Use planner links in GoodNotes
  4. GoodNotes link checks
  5. 1. Test before writing on many pages
  6. 2. Use the first imported PDF for testing
  7. 3. Test links while Read Only is active
  8. If links still fail
  9. Next GoodNotes link checks

Use these steps to work with NozomuNoto PDF planners, notebooks, stickers, covers, and template pages in GoodNotes. The official links below are for downloads, updates, and current help pages.

If tapping a tab, date, Index item, or button writes on the page instead of moving, the planner is usually okay. GoodNotes is probably still in writing mode.

  1. Tap Read Only before testing planner links.
  2. Try tapping the link with your finger instead of Apple Pencil.
  3. Test one obvious link from the Index page.
  4. Make sure the PDF is imported into GoodNotes rather than only open in Files, Safari, or a preview screen.
  5. If links still fail, import a fresh clean copy of the PDF and test again before setting up the planner.

Use these for current app or device help, downloads, updates, vendor help, and manual references.

  1. Open the imported NozomuNoto planner or notebook in GoodNotes.
  2. Tap Read Only in the top toolbar so GoodNotes follows links instead of writing on the page.
    Full GoodNotes toolbar screen
    Full GoodNotes toolbar screenFull screen view first, then use the cropped highlight below to see the exact area.
    Read Only mode
    Read Only modeTap Read Only in the top toolbar so taps follow planner links instead of writing.
  3. Tap the Monthly Page link, a month button, or a month tab first. Use your finger if Apple Pencil keeps writing or selecting.
    Full monthly link screen
    Full monthly link screenFull screen view first, then use the cropped highlight below to see the exact area.
    Monthly Page link
    Monthly Page linkTap the highlighted Monthly Page link or month tab from the planner navigation area.
  4. Tap one weekly link or dated area from the monthly page. Check that GoodNotes opens the matching weekly page.
    Full weekly link screen
    Full weekly link screenFull screen view first, then use the cropped highlight below to see the exact area.
    Weekly link
    Weekly linkTap a highlighted week row or dated area after the month page opens.
  5. Tap one day or date header from the weekly page. Check that GoodNotes opens the matching daily page.
    Full daily link screen
    Full daily link screenFull screen view first, then use the cropped highlight below to see the exact area.
    Day link
    Day linkTap a highlighted day or date header so you know daily navigation is working.
  6. If tapping writes, highlights, selects, or stays on the same page, return to Read Only. In editing mode, you can also long-press the linked area and choose Open Link.

1. Test before writing on many pages

Try one month tab, one weekly link, and one daily link. If those three move correctly, the planner links are usually fine and you can start writing.

2. Use the first imported PDF for testing

If links stop moving after export, flattening, page movement, page deletion, or another app edit, compare it with a fresh imported copy of the original NozomuNoto PDF.

If tapping the page makes ink, highlights, or selections instead of moving, GoodNotes is treating the tap as editing. Tap Read Only, then test the same link again with your finger.

Open the same PDF in Apple Files and test the same month tab or Index link. If it works there, the file is okay and the GoodNotes mode or edited copy is the likely issue. If the same link fails in every PDF viewer, contact NozomuNoto with the product name, device, app version, and the exact link you tested.

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