Several aspects of the app can be adjusted or set as default in settings. Tap 
, in the lower library toolbar to open settings. Below is a list of features that can be found in settings:
Settings
- Auto-backup - Automatically backup your notes to a cloud service.
- Manage Accounts - Log in or out of cloud services.
- iCloud - Keep your notes up to date across devices.
- Themes - Change the look and feel of Notability.
- Document
- Default note title - Choose a title and include date & time.
- Paper style - Choose a default paper type.
- Typing
- Default font style.
- Spellcheck
- Tap anywhere to start typing.
- Handwriting
- Tap and hold to start zoom writing.
- Left handed mode. This allows the palm rest to be dragged down from the top of the screen.
- Automatic palm detection can be turned off.
- iOS Sleep Timer - Prevent from going to sleep while Notability is open.
- Text-to-Speech - Change how fast Notability speaks text.
- Web Clip - Add a password to prevent students from using web clips.