Set up tools
- Save a “markup” toolbar preset: pen, highlighter, eraser, undo.
- Use contrasting colors for highlights/ink; keep thickness consistent.
- Enable page thumbnails for fast jumping between sections.
Annotate efficiently
- Work in layers if supported (Boox): keep highlights and notes separate.
- Zoom for small text; write larger, then zoom out.
- Use text boxes for long comments; handwriting for quick callouts.
Export cleanly
- Export with annotations burned-in for sharing; keep an editable copy for yourself.
- Name files with date + version (e.g., “chapter3-notes-2025-12”).
- Sync to your cloud target (Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive) after each session.
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