Introducing Note-Taking: Turn Your Highlights into Insights
Reading is not just about consuming words; it’s about engaging with ideas. While highlighting can be part of engaging with the text, it’s not the only way to do it. Today, I’m excited to announce the launch of Note-Taking.
Beyond Highlighting
Highlights are great for marking “what” is important, but notes capture “why” it matters. With this update, we’ve transformed the reading experience from passive marking to active dialogue.
Seamlessly Add Your Thoughts
Whenever you select text, the familiar “Bubble Menu” now features a Note icon. Clicking it does more than just highlight; it creates a dedicated space for your commentary.
- Visual Cues: Notes are clearly identified with an underline, making it easy to spot where your insights live.
- Dedicated Viewer: Clicking a noted passage opens a focused modal with a simple workspace. It shows you exactly what you quoted, giving you the context you need to write your reflections.
Enhanced Visual Organization
To complement the new note-taking feature, we’ve also refined our Highlighting system. You can now choose from a palette of colors to categorize your markings. Use specific colors for “further research,” “key takeaways,” or “disagreements”—whatever works for your reading flow.
Designed for Focus and Persistence
We’ve built this feature to be as unobtrusive as possible, so you can stay in the “flow” of reading.
- Auto-Save: Our viewer automatically syncs your notes as you type, using smart throttling to ensure your progress is saved securely without any lag.
- Cloud Persistence: Your notes and highlights are saved to your account. Whether you’re on your laptop or mobile, your library stays with you. Reminder: Please sign in to ensure your notes are saved to your personal library copy.
Why Note-Taking Matters
At the Library of All, we aim to build the best environment for lifelong learners. We believe that internalizing knowledge and experience happens best when you can interact with the text. These notes aren’t just for today—they are your personal knowledge base for the future.
Happy reading and thinking!