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How to Use Nebo Version 6

Organizational Structure

Nebo organizes your notes into three levels:

  1. Collections: Containers for folders.
  2. Folders: Storage spaces for different notes.
  3. Notes: Create notes in the following formats:
    • Notebook: For writing, journaling, and drawing with customizable page options.
    • Board: A versatile canvas for brainstorming and mind mapping.
    • Document: Structured content with text, diagrams, and math blocks.
    • PDF: Import and annotate PDFs.

Getting Started

  1. Create a Collection:

    • Go to Nebo’s main menu and create a new collection.
  2. Create a Folder:

    • Inside the collection, create a new folder to organize your notes.
  3. Create or Import a Note:

    • Choose one of the following options:

Notebook

  • Purpose: Digital notepad for freeform writing or drawing.
  • Features:
    • Page sizes: A4, A5, A7, or US Letter.
    • Customizable orientation, color, and backgrounds.
    • Add images from your photo library.
    • Convert handwritten text or math using the lasso tool.
  • Export Options: PDF or .nebo file.

Board

  • Purpose: Flexible canvas for unstructured ideas, brainstorming, or mind mapping.
  • Features:
    • Add handwritten notes and images.
    • Convert text and shapes using the lasso tool.
    • Customize with page colors and patterns.
    • Export options: PDF, PNG, SVG, or .nebo.
  • Performance Tip: Avoid overloading pages with elements; create new pages if needed.

Document

  • Purpose: Structured handwritten notes with text, diagrams, and math.
  • Features:
    • Double-tap text to convert handwriting to digital format.
    • Add blocks for sketches, diagrams, math, or images using the "+" button.
    • Export options: PDF, .docx, email text, or .nebo.
  • Performance Tip: Avoid overloading pages to prevent lags; split content across pages if needed.

Importing and Annotating PDFs

  • Purpose: Annotate and edit imported PDFs.
  • Features:
    • Highlight text, make handwritten notes, or type annotations.
    • Add, duplicate, or rearrange pages.
    • Navigate using the PDF’s table of contents.
    • Convert handwritten annotations to text or shapes using the lasso tool.
  • Export Options: Annotated PDF or .nebo file.

Additional Notes

  • Ensure enough device RAM for optimal performance.
  • Backup your library regularly using the Backup & Restore feature.
  • Sync notes with a cloud service for easy access across devices.

By following these steps, you can maximize Nebo’s capabilities and enhance your note-taking experience.


Basics interactions and Nebo structure:

Basic interactions are available in Nebo Documents that allow you to create and edit content effortlessly.

1. Notebooks

2. Board

3. Documents

4. Imported PDFs 

1. Notebooks

A digital notepad or writing pad. Each page comes in predefined sizes (A4, A5, A7, or US Letter), allowing you to utilize the entire page before adding more. The Notebook is ideal for various activities such as note-taking, journaling, writing, drawing, or scrapbooking,

2. Board

Write and draw freely with no constraints on placement or structure.  Jot down your unstructured ideas, thoughts, mind mapping and brainstorming.


3. Documents

Create structured, text-based content in Nebo Documents that are fully responsive and offer the world's most accurate write-to-text conversion.

4. Imported PDFs

Import PDF files or Word and PowerPoint files into your Nebo notebooks as PDFs.

Keyboard

Using a virtual or physical keyboard when note-taking.

Diagrams

Adding a diagram object to a Nebo document.

Math

Add a math equations to a Nebo Notebook or Board or Document or PDF.

Manage pages

Quickly search your notebooks or organize your content within your Nebo library.

Share

Export your pages and publish them to the web so that you can easily share your content.
Copy handwritten or converted text from Nebo to any other app or paste from other apps into Nebo


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