
If you notice that the text or image that you erased is still faintly visible, try using the Refresh option. Tip: If you accidentally cleared your screen, tap the undo icon at the top of the screen to see what you erased. You'll see a Clear Notebook dialog box that asks you to confirm if you want to delete everything in the notebook. Tap the Menu icon at the top of the screen.Brush Eraser: Turns your stylus tip into an eraser and lets you erase small areas of a line or shape.
Object Eraser: Lets you delete a line or stroke that you drew just by tapping on the line. Note: In a Basic notebook, tap the arrow icon at the top-right corner of the screen to open the menu, then follow the steps below. You can also press and hold the erase button on your Kobo Stylus to turn the tip of the stylus into an eraser. With your notebook open, tap the eraser icon at the top of the screen to turn your stylus into an eraser. While writing, tap the undo or redo icons at the top of the screen: Redo: Tap the Redo icon to show the last letter, symbol, stroke, or number you wrote. Undo: Tap the Undo icon to go back to the previous letter, symbol, stroke, or number you wrote. You can tap the arrows at the top of the screen to undo or redo changes. Tap on the pen options that you’d like to use. By default, the Pen icon is automatically selected. Note: If you already have the Pen icon selected, you only have to tap the Pen icon once. Tap the Pen icon at the top of the screen to see the different options. Tap the Pen icon to see the different options. Tap the dropdown icon at the top-right corner of the screen. To adjust your pen style, size, and shade:
You can change your Kobo Stylus settings so that your stylus mimics a ballpoint pen, a calligraphy pen, and more. Learn the essentials of using your notebook (Basic and Advanced) Note: Your notes will automatically be saved onto your eReader.
Use your Kobo Stylus to write on the screen. When using the Advanced notebook, you’ll have to follow some guidelines-such as writing a certain size, writing within lines and margins-so that your handwriting can be converted into text. Advanced notebook: Lets you convert your handwriting into text. Select Basic notebook if you want to focus on drawing or take notes without having to convert your handwriting into text. Basic notebook: Lets you write on the screen just like pen on paper. Select the type of notebook you’d like to create:. Enter your notebook’s name in the empty text field. Note: On your Kobo Sage, you'll need to tap More at the bottom of the screen, then tap My Notebooks. Tap My Notebooks at the bottom of the screen. This lets you have quick access to adjust your notebook settings.īefore you can write notes, you'll need to choose whether you'd like to use a Basic or Advanced notebook. With an Advanced notebook, you'll always see the menu at the top of the screen. This lets you move up and down the page as you write your notes. Note: You won't be able to import the text file back into your eReader.Īn Advanced notebook has a scrollbar on the side of the page.
If you want to convert your handwriting into text, then export your notebook into a text file, an Advanced notebook may be more suitable. With an Advanced notebook, you’ll need to write in between the lines of the page so that you can convert your handwriting into text. This removes distractions from the screen so that you can focus on note-taking and drawing. If you tend to draw and want more freedom while jotting notes, a Basic notebook may be more suitable.Ī Basic notebook has an arrow icon at the top-right corner of the screen to hide the onscreen menu. However, you won’t be able to convert your handwriting into text. With a Basic notebook, you can write anywhere on the page like you would on a sketchbook. There are two types of notebooks that you can create: a Basic notebook and an Advanced notebook.īasic notebooks are like a classic paper notebook but with digital editing tools.Īdvanced notebooks are like a document creator, with the ability to convert your handwriting to text and export as a working file. Export your files to a new Kobo eReader.
Learn how to use your Advanced notebook. Learn the essentials of using your notebook (Basic and Advanced).