To use the Tape Tool in GoodNotes, you'll find it conveniently located within your Handwriting Toolbar. This tool is excellent for temporarily obscuring parts of your notes, perfect for self-quizzing or reviewing.
Locating and Using the Tape Tool in GoodNotes
The Tape Tool in GoodNotes allows you to cover text or drawings, making them invisible until you choose to reveal them. It's an interactive way to hide information directly within your notes.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Tape Tool:
- Access the Handwriting Toolbar: Open your GoodNotes document. The Handwriting Toolbar is usually at the top of your screen.
- Select the Tape Tool: Look for an icon that resembles a piece of tape or a highlighter with a distinct "tape" appearance. Tap on it to select it.
- Draw Over Text: Once the Tape Tool is active, use your stylus (e.g., Apple Pencil) or finger to draw a line directly over the text or content you wish to hide.
- Observe the Effect: As you draw, the area beneath your stroke will be instantly covered, making the underlying text or drawing invisible.
Revealing Hidden Text
The true power of the Tape Tool lies in its ability to reveal content with a simple interaction.
- To reveal the text below: Simply tap the Tape with your finger or stylus. The covered content will then become visible again. Tapping it once more will hide it.
Practical Applications of the Tape Tool
The Tape Tool is more than just a novelty; it offers several practical uses for students and professionals alike:
- Self-Quizzing: Hide answers to flashcards or definitions in study guides, then tap to reveal and check your knowledge.
- Active Recall: Cover key concepts or equations to test your memory during revision sessions.
- Progressive Disclosure: For presentations or teaching, gradually reveal information to your audience as you discuss each point.
- Solution Hiding: In problem-solving notes, hide the solutions until you've attempted the problem yourself.
- Note Simplification: Temporarily hide supplementary details to focus on core information without deleting it.
GoodNotes Tape Tool Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Found in the Handwriting Toolbar |
| Function | Hides underlying text or drawings |
| Activation | Select the tool and draw with pen/stylus |
| Reveal | Tap the applied tape with finger/stylus |
| Purpose | Self-quizzing, active recall, content hiding |
Tips for Effective Use
- Precise Application: Use a steady hand to draw the tape exactly over the content you want to hide.
- Layering: You can layer tape over different sections of text. Each section will respond to its own tap.
- Combined with other tools: Use it in conjunction with highlighters and pens to create comprehensive study materials.
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