How do you flip GoodNotes?

Asked by: Prof. Lynn Treutel  |  Last update: March 23, 2026
Score: 4.8/5 (21 votes)

To "flip" in GoodNotes, you can either rotate content (images, text) using the Lasso tool and its handles or use the Pages app (or Keynote) as a workaround to mirror/flip objects that GoodNotes can't natively flip directly, by dragging them into Pages, using the flip function there, and dragging them back. For turning pages, you might need to change the Scrolling Direction in settings if you can't swipe horizontally.

How do I rotate the screen on GoodNotes?

Rotate content

  1. Circle it with the Lasso tool.
  2. Choose the Object Edit mode icon.
  3. Drag the rotation handle that extends from the selection frame.

Is there a way to flip a picture?

Head over to Google Play and download our Android app to flip your phone images. Upload your image then tap on it; a white border should appear around the image to indicate it has been selected. On the bottom toolbar, click Flip then choose between Flip horizontal or Flip vertical.

How do I change the order in GoodNotes?

Reordering pages in a document

  1. Open the doument and tap open the sidemenu on the left.
  2. Long-press on a page thumbnail until it starts "lifting off" the page.
  3. Hold on to the page and drag it to the desired location and lift your stylus or finger.

How to invert a mirror image?

To flip a mirror image (like fixing backwards text in a selfie), use an image editor's "Flip Horizontal" function, found in apps like Google Photos, iPhone Photos, Snapseed, or online tools like Canva, by selecting the flip/rotate tool within the editing options and choosing horizontal flip. This process reverses the left-right orientation, correcting the mirror effect. 

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Which button helps to rotate or flip a picture?

You can rotate your photos left and right (clockwise and counterclockwise) with the Rotate button on the toolbar of most views. You can also make a mirror image of any photo. To rotate right, click on the Rotate button. To rotate left, press and hold the Ctrl key and then click the button.

How to mirror flip on Goodnotes?

👻 To flip your sticker, tap “Arrange.” Scroll to find "Flip Horizontally" or "Flip Vertically" and tap to mirror your sticker! 🔄 Now, drag the modified sticker back into #GoodNotes! ✨ Use these tricks to add depth and visual interest to your digital planner!

How do I flip pages on Goodnotes?

From the Document view, tap the More (...) icon in the top-right corner > Scrolling Direction and change to Horizontal. You can also access Scrolling Direction from the Goodnotes menu > Settings > Document Editing, or from the More menu > Document Editing > Scrolling Direction.

What is Ctrl Z and Ctrl Y on a Mac?

In many applications - including Adobe and Microsoft - pressing Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z in MacOS) undoes the last operation/action you performed. Conversely, you can redo the last operation/action performed by pressing Ctrl+Y (Cmd+Y in MacOS).

How do I rotate an image on my notebook?

Click the picture you want to rotate. Click Draw > Rotate, and click a rotation.

How do I rotate the ruler in GoodNotes?

(Optional) Place two fingers on the ruler and rotate it to adjust it at a certain angle, e.g. when you want to draw a line that connects two or more dots. You can also set an exact angle (see below).

Can I write on GoodNotes with my finger?

With this tool, you can write on the page with a stylus or your finger just as you would do with a pen on paper.

What does it mean to flip an image?

A flipped image is a static or moving image that is generated by a mirror-reversal of an original across a horizontal axis, making the image upside-down. In contrast, a flopped image is mirrored across the vertical axis, as in a conventional mirror image.

How do you flip mirror your screen?

For quick screen rotation, you can use keyboard shortcuts:

  1. Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow: Normal landscape mode.
  2. Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow: Portrait mode.
  3. Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow: Upside-down landscape mode.
  4. Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow: Portrait mode (flipped)

How do I change my GoodNotes layout?

Change a page's template in Goodnotes

  1. Within the Notebook View, open the More menu on the right side of the Tool Bar > Change Template.
  2. Select the desired color for the new page template by selecting the Color dropdown menu. ...
  3. Choose a template from the template library and select Apply.

Can you rotate in GoodNotes?

Scale/Rotate/Resize: Drag the relevant handle: Object handles: white squares: Scale; blue circles: Resize; white circle: Rotate.

How do I change the page orientation on GoodNotes?

💡 Here's what you need to do:

  1. Tap on the More menu (...) in the top-right corner 👉 Change Template.
  2. Open the first dropdown list to change the size and colour of the template.
  3. Open the second dropdown list to change the orientation.
  4. Choose a template from the template library and tap Apply.