Create Your Reading Notes
Record your thoughts and notes on books you've read in Reading Forest
Choose a Template
Choose a template that suits your needs to quickly create documents.
Start from Blank
Create freely from a blank document
Reading Notes
Format for recording book title, author, and thoughts
Reading Diary
Record what you read by date
Study Notes
With key points summary, questions, and memo sections
How to Create
Create from Menu
File → Create New
Keyboard Shortcut
Ctrl + N
Creation Steps
- Select "File → Create New" from the menu (or press Ctrl + N)
- The Create New dialog appears
- Select the template you want to use
- Enter the file name (can be changed later)
- Select the save location (Local/Cloud)
- Click the "Create" button
Create New Dialog Example
Create New
Blank
Reading Notes
Reading Diary
Study Notes
Use Cases
Book Reviews
Record your thoughts on finished books and memorable passages. The Reading Notes template is recommended.
Quote Collection
Collect your favorite phrases and quotes to create your own personal collection.
Reading List
Manage your to-read and already-read book lists. You can also track your progress.
Study Summary
Summarize key points from technical books and textbooks to create review materials.
Tips and Notes
Cloud Save
If you save to Google Drive, you can access your files from multiple devices. It's also great for backup.
If you save to Google Drive, you can access your files from multiple devices. It's also great for backup.
File Naming Tips
Give your files easy-to-understand names like "Book Title_Reading Notes" or "January 2026_Reading Diary" so you can easily identify the content.
Give your files easy-to-understand names like "Book Title_Reading Notes" or "January 2026_Reading Diary" so you can easily identify the content.
About File Format
Newly created files are saved in HTML format. If you need other formats, you can convert them from "Save to Local".
Newly created files are saved in HTML format. If you need other formats, you can convert them from "Save to Local".
About Files Being Edited
If you have a file currently being edited, creating a new file will open it in a separate tab. If there are unsaved changes, a dialog prompting you to save will appear.
If you have a file currently being edited, creating a new file will open it in a separate tab. If there are unsaved changes, a dialog prompting you to save will appear.