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Taking aesthetic notes on an iPad is much easier than on paper. When equipped with a note-taking app like GoodNotes, there are a lot of features that allow you to create better notes with less work. Here are some tips and tricks on how to take aesthetic notes on the iPad. Spoiler alert: These tips will help you make your notes look better, even if your handwriting isn't perfect. 1. Experiment with the pen settings to find a style you like. There are 3 main pens to choose from in GoodNotes, and they all write in different ways. Both pens and brushes are pressure sensitive. This means the ink changes depending on how hard you press and how fast you write.
For fountain pens, you can also adjust the sharpness of the nib. These pens are great for calligraphy or to add extra character to your notes. Ballpoint pens, on the other hand, will always give you a uniform line. The ink will look the same no matter how much pressure you apply, thus giving you more control. The thickness of your strokes also changes the look and feel of your handwriting. Test a variety of pens to find one that matches your favorite aesthetic. Tip: buy a list of cell phone numbers to try mixing it up! Use a brush to write headlines or headlines to make them stand out. Take most notes with a pen or ballpoint pen. 2. Edit your notes after you've written them Here's the real beauty of taking aesthetic note-taking on the iPad: the ability to resize the page or move the ink after you've jotted it down. Example of how to edit a digital note: Running out of space? Move notes up the page, or sentences into the correct position.
Move project symbol dots so they line up perfectly Change ink color or font size Tip from Studygrammer @cupofstudies: Since her handwriting gets bigger and messier, she tends to make titles smaller and then increase the size. Also, consider zooming in first and then zooming out for objects that require more precision, such as diagrams and sketches. Draw them as big as you can, then scale them down so they fit where you want them. 3. Zoom in and out to find the best writing size and position Writing too small and too big will kill you from the game. Sometimes, writing too large will give you less control over the pen, while writing too small will cram an otherwise beautiful handwriting into a scribble. The nice thing about taking notes on the iPad is that you can zoom in and out to write at whatever size is most comfortable for you. This means you can enlarge a sheet of lined paper until you can write between the lines and perfect each stroke. In GoodNotes, there is an auto-advancing zoom window - a part of the page will be enlarged for you to write on, while keeping the whole page in view. 4. Write straight lines on graph paper Get perfect straight lines every time with this trick: Write on graph paper and let the grid lines help you align your writing. Then, when you're done writing, switch the paper template back to blank. look! You've achieved perfectly straight handwriting and now have a neat and beautiful page of notes. 5. Try writing on a matte screen protector If you're not used to writing on the iPad's glossy screen, consider buying a matte screen protector. This increases the friction you're used to when writing on paper, and can help you write more comfortably on iPad. Check out Paperlike, or do a quick search on Amazon. Tip: Matte screen protectors may slightly reduce the clarity of the display. 6. Add a pop of color with a highlighter They're not just for highlighting! Highlighter inks come in more subdued colors than fountain pen inks, which can add a pop of color without distracting from your notes. In GoodNotes, it always falls behind the pen ink so as not to obscure the text.
So, in addition to highlighting important information, you can also try: Draw boxes to structure notes or create new sections Underline headings Create shadows Color any shape or diagram 7. Explore digital planners and templates While GoodNotes comes with a variety of presets templates, but you can also import your own templates. It's similar to finding beautiful stationery: instead of changing your handwriting, let the paper change the look of your notes. You can find templates for well-designed bullet journal spreads, daily or monthly planners, and even different study notes. You can get the aforementioned weekly planner template here! We've rounded up some of our favorite digital planners here.
8. Adding stickers and video stickers is another easy trick - you can take normal notes and add some stickers to make them look bright or pretty. GoodNotes comes with several preset sticker packs, including sticky notes, mind maps, etc.
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發表於 2023-8-30 15:19:58