How to use digital planning resources

Step 1

Download and unpack resources

After purchase, open your account, find the order, and use the Download button beside it. The delivery method depends on the size and format of the resource.

• Direct download: tap Download and save the file to your device.
• Cloud-drive download: larger resources may open in a third-party drive so you can save a copy and download it from there.

Step 2

Install fonts on iPhone and iPad

Installing a font here means making it available inside apps that support custom fonts, such as Goodnotes. It does not replace the system font used by the whole device.

Apple's mobile operating systems require a font manager to create and install a configuration profile. iFont is full featured but now subscription based, with a three-day trial. Fontcase is a simple free alternative, though some users may encounter installation errors.

1. Download a font manager such as iFont or Fontcase from the App Store.
2. In the font manager, import the downloaded font from Files and tap Install.
3. When Safari or the app says that localhost wants to download a configuration profile, tap Allow.
4. Open Settings and select Profile Downloaded, or go to General > VPN & Device Management. Open the font profile, tap Install, and enter the device passcode.

Step 3

Install fonts on Android and computers

On Android, fonts are usually imported directly into the app where you plan to use them. On a computer, installation uses the operating system's built-in font installer.

1. Android: add a text box in your note-taking app, open the font menu, choose Import Font, and select the extracted font file.
2. Android: if the font arrived as a ZIP file, extract it before importing.
3. Computer: extract the downloaded archive, then double-click the font file and choose Install.
4. In your note-taking app, select a text box and choose the installed font. Apps with handwriting recognition can also convert writing inside a text box into typed text.

Step 4

Use a Goodnotes sticker book

A Goodnotes sticker book is a complete notebook containing arranged, pre-cut stickers. It is imported into Goodnotes as a notebook rather than into the built-in sticker tool.

Sticker books normally include a cover, index, and internal links. Keeping each theme in its own book makes individual materials easier to see and find.

1. Download the sticker book, choose Open in Goodnotes, or save it locally and import it from inside Goodnotes.
2. Drag between windows: open the planner and sticker book side by side, select the lasso or image tool, lift the sticker with a press and hold, and drag it into the planner.
3. Copy and paste: select a sticker with the lasso or image tool, choose Copy, then press and hold on the planner page and choose Paste.

Step 5

Use handwriting practice sheets

Practice sheets can help you build steadier handwriting on a tablet. If digital handwriting is new to you, begin with simple pen-control exercises before moving to complete lettering worksheets.

Practice files normally come as PDFs and may also include JPG pages. Import whichever format you prefer through your note-taking app's New or Import action.

• If both your stylus and app support pressure sensitivity, adjust the pressure settings to create different lettering styles.
• In Goodnotes, the fountain pen works well for everyday writing while the more pressure-sensitive brush pen is better suited to brush lettering.
• Notability offers a brush-pen-like stroke with default pressure sensitivity, but does not provide the same nib and pressure controls.
• If a smooth screen still feels unfamiliar, a paper-texture screen protector or replacement stylus tip can make writing feel closer to paper.