Help
Answers to the questions I get most. Can’t find yours? Email me at hello@withsandrarakas.com.
Getting started
What is a digital planner?
A PDF planner you write in by hand, on a tablet with a stylus, inside a note-taking app. It feels like paper, but every tab and date is a link, so you tap to jump between pages.
What do I need?
An iPad with an Apple Pencil (or another tablet with a stylus) and an app that opens PDF files with hyperlinks. planner48 is designed and tested on iPad with GoodNotes. It should also work in other apps with hyperlinks, such as Notability, or Noteshelf on Android.
Does it work on Android?
planner48 is tested on iPad with GoodNotes, not on Android. It should work in Android apps that support PDF hyperlinks, such as Noteshelf or Samsung Notes, but I can’t guarantee every app and device. The +ADD shortcut needs an Apple device.
Can I use it on iPhone or Mac?
You can open it in GoodNotes on iPhone and Mac, but planner48 is made for an iPad in portrait mode. Writing by hand works best on an iPad with an Apple Pencil.
Sunday or Monday weeks: which one should I pick?
Pick the day your week begins. In the Monday version every week and calendar begins on Monday; in the Sunday version it begins on Sunday. Everything else is the same.
Where do I start?
Open the Start Here pages. They explain map + boost and how the planner works in a few minutes. You don’t need a perfect setup: a rough vision and one clear goal are enough to begin.
Is it dated?
No. It’s undated, so you can start any day you like. The 2027 and 2028 calendars help you mark which block and week you’re in.
Your order
How do I get my planner?
Your files are sent automatically to the email you entered, right after payment. You get planner48 (Light and Dark) and the bonus notebook12 (Light and Dark), plus the home screen icons, the +ADD shortcut guide and the instructions.
I didn’t get the email.
Give it a few minutes, then check your spam and promotions folders. Still nothing? Email me at hello@withsandrarakas.com with the address you used at checkout and I’ll send your files.
How do I add the PDF to my app?
- Download the PDF and save it to your device (on iPad: the Files app).
- Open your app and choose Import (in GoodNotes: + → Import).
- Select the planner48 PDF. Do the same for notebook12.
Can I use it on more than one device?
Yes, as long as it’s just you. Use your app’s own sync (for example iCloud in GoodNotes) to keep the same planner on your devices.
Using planner48
The links don’t work in GoodNotes.
In GoodNotes, links may only respond in read-only mode. Switch to read-only (tap the pen icon in the top toolbar), tap the link, then switch back to write.
What is the +ADD shortcut?
A free Apple Shortcut that sends an event or reminder from your planner to Apple Calendar, Reminders or Google Calendar in one tap. It works on Apple devices only (iPad, iPhone, Mac). Install it once with the shortcut guide that comes with your files.
Does the planner sync with my calendar?
No. planner48 is a PDF, so it works like a paper planner. Use +ADD when you want a single event in your digital calendar.
Can I add more pages?
Yes. Duplicate any page in your app as often as you need, for example an extra note or flow page.
Can I switch between Light and Dark?
Yes. They are two separate files with the same pages, so you can use either one, or one for work and one for personal life. Your notes stay in the file you wrote them in.
The app is slow or lagging.
planner48 has 539 pages and 11.600+ links, so give your app a moment. Make sure the app is up to date, close other open notebooks and restart the app. If it’s still slow, email me and I’ll help.
Can I print it?
You can print pages for your own use, but the links won’t work on paper. A printable version is coming soon.
I found a typo or a broken link.
Thank you! Email me at hello@withsandrarakas.com with the page name, and I’ll fix it and send you the updated file.
Refunds and sharing
Can I get a refund?
Because planner48 is a digital product delivered instantly, all sales are final and refunds aren’t available. If something isn’t working, email me and I’ll help you sort it out. See the Return Policy.
Can I share it with a friend?
Each purchase is for one person. Please don’t share the files; send your friend the link instead. Full details are in the Terms & Conditions.
Still have a question? Email me at hello@withsandrarakas.com.
