A reMarkable 2 daily planner template is a page layout for organizing your schedule, priorities, tasks, and notes on the tablet. The simplest dependable option is to import a planner as a PDF and write on it; you can also use the device’s built-in page templates in a notebook for a more flexible, less fixed layout.
What a Daily Planner Means on reMarkable 2
The reMarkable 2 is a digital paper tablet designed for reading and handwriting. A planner on it can mean either a notebook page that uses a template or a prepared document, commonly a PDF, with the planner design already printed onto each page. These options look similar when you are writing, but they work differently.
A notebook template is a background used on a notebook page. You can write over it with the stylus, and the notebook remains a collection of pages where you can add or rearrange pages using the available notebook controls. A planner PDF is a fixed-layout document: its boxes, headings, and lines are part of the page, and your handwriting is added as annotations. It is a good fit for a dated planner or a design with a particular weekly or monthly structure.
There is no single daily layout that suits everyone. Someone with appointments throughout the day may need a timetable, while someone doing mostly independent work may prefer a short priority list and a large notes area. The right template is the one that makes the information you actually refer to easy to find.
Blank Daily Planner Template
Use this generic layout as a starting point. It is shown as a printable table rather than a device file; you can print or save a copy as a PDF, then transfer that PDF to the tablet. Keep the design spacious enough for handwriting, especially if you tend to write large or make diagrams.
| Field | Entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | ||
| Today’s focus | ||
| Top priorities | ||
| Time | Plan or task | Notes or status |
| End-of-day note | Entry | Carry forward |
| What needs attention tomorrow? |
Sample (fictional): Date: Tuesday, 14 April. Today’s focus: finish the reading list. Top priorities: outline a presentation; reply to the project group. 10:00 — outline presentation — started. End-of-day note: ask Sam (fictional) to review the outline; carry forward the final slide.
How to Put a Planner on the Tablet
For a PDF planner, first obtain or create a PDF with a page design that suits your routine. Transfer it using an available official reMarkable app or another supported transfer method for your setup, then open it from the tablet’s document list. The exact menu names and transfer options can change with software updates, so follow the current on-screen prompts if they differ from these general steps.
- Choose a PDF with a page size and orientation that remain readable on the tablet. A design made for a very different paper shape may be scaled down, leaving small writing areas.
- Transfer the file and open it once to check that text, lines, and page order display as expected.
- Write on the page with the stylus as you would on paper. Treat the printed boxes as a guide; your handwriting is a separate layer over the document.
- Keep an untouched copy if you want to reuse the same blank planner. Duplicate or re-import a clean copy before filling it in, rather than relying on a completed page as a reusable blank.
If you prefer a notebook, create or open one and select a built-in page template from the notebook’s template controls. You can use a simple lined, grid, or other available layout and draw your own headings, or use a planner-style option if one appears in the current template collection. A built-in template is convenient for undated pages, but it may not supply the exact daily sections you want.
Choosing the Right Page Layout
Before downloading or designing a planner, consider how you will use it. A page that looks attractive on a computer can be awkward on the tablet if its labels are tiny or its writing spaces are narrow. Think about the amount and kind of information you need to capture, not just the number of boxes on the page.
- Schedule-led day: Choose a timetable with clear time rows if you have appointments or blocks of work to track.
- Task-led day: Choose a priorities list and open task area if your schedule changes often and fixed time slots would go unused.
- Mixed day: Combine a short schedule with a task list and a notes section. This avoids forcing every task into a specific hour.
- Minimal day: Use only a date, one focus, and a few blank lines if elaborate layouts make planning feel like extra work.
Check whether the planner is dated or undated. Dated pages can make navigation straightforward, but unused pages may be inconvenient if you do not plan every day. Undated pages are reusable and flexible, although you need to write in the date yourself. Also check whether the file includes one page per day, a repeated weekly spread, or extra notes pages; those choices affect how easily you can move between planning and longer notes.
Building a Useful Daily Planning Routine
A planner is more useful when it supports a small, repeatable routine. At the start of the day, write the date and identify a few outcomes that matter. Add fixed appointments to the schedule first, then place flexible work around them. If a task has no definite time, keep it in a task list rather than filling a time box just to make the page look complete.
For example, a student could note a morning class in the schedule, list “review lecture notes” as a priority, and leave the notes area for questions to revisit. A freelance designer might block out a client call, put “prepare two draft concepts” in the task list, and reserve a final line for a follow-up. These are examples of organizing work, not promises that a particular layout will suit every course or job.
At the end of the day, mark what is done and decide what genuinely needs to move forward. Carrying every unfinished item to tomorrow can make a planner feel like a record of failure rather than a working aid. A brief note about the next action—such as “send the revised outline”—is often more useful than copying a vague task like “presentation” onto another page. If you do not use a section for several days, simplify the template instead of feeling obliged to fill it.
Built-In Notebook Templates Compared with Planner PDFs
Built-in notebook templates are a practical choice when you want to start quickly, write freely, and avoid managing a separate planner file. The page background can help structure handwriting, but a basic template may not provide date labels, a daily schedule, or custom sections. You can handwrite those headings yourself, which is flexible but takes a little setup.
A PDF planner is better suited to a designed page with consistent headings, dated calendars, or a specific arrangement of schedule and task areas. The trade-off is that the page layout is fixed. A PDF is not automatically the same thing as a notebook page template: changing the design may require another file, and a page’s printed elements stay in place beneath your writing. Some planner PDFs include internal links for navigation. Do not assume every link will work as expected on the tablet; open the file and check its navigation before committing to a long planner.
There are also unofficial methods described online for adding custom page designs to the device’s template collection. These are different from importing a normal PDF and may depend on unsupported changes or particular software versions. They can stop working after updates and may require technical steps. For most people, using a planner PDF as a document or drawing headings in a notebook is the lower-maintenance approach.
Common Problems and Practical Fixes
The writing area feels too small: The PDF may have been designed for a page shape that does not match the tablet display. Try a layout with fewer columns and larger boxes, or create a version with dimensions suited to the screen. Preview a page before importing a full year’s worth.
The planner is hard to navigate: A long PDF with one page per day can involve a lot of page turning. Look for a file with a clear index or navigation links, if those features suit your workflow, and test them first. Another option is to keep a shorter rolling set of pages and archive older material separately.
Handwriting covers printed labels: The page may be too crowded, or the writing zones may be placed too close to headings. Choose a simpler template with more whitespace. If you use a notebook template, make your own headings farther from the areas where you expect to write.
You cannot find a custom template in the notebook menu: A PDF imported as a document normally appears in the document list; it does not automatically become a selectable notebook background. Open it as a PDF to write on its pages, or use the available built-in notebook templates. Be cautious about instructions that suggest modifying device files if you are not comfortable with unsupported changes.
How to Decide Which Planner to Use
Start with the least complicated format that covers your real needs. If you want to plan a day today, create a notebook and use a basic built-in page background. If you want a polished, repeatable structure, use a PDF. If you need a particular combination of boxes, create a one-page design, save it as a PDF, and test it for a few days before making a large dated file.
Judge the template by practical questions: Can you write comfortably in each area? Can you see appointments and priorities at a glance? Is it easy to get to the current page? Does the planner still work when a day changes unexpectedly? A simple page that survives a busy day is usually more helpful than a detailed design that needs constant maintenance. For legal, tax, medical, or financial-planning decisions, ask a qualified professional rather than treating a planner page as advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does reMarkable 2 come with a daily planner?
The device includes notebook page templates, but a specific daily planner layout may not match what you need or may not be available in the template collection at a given time. You can use a built-in page and write your own headings, or import a planner PDF.
Can I use a PDF planner on reMarkable 2?
Yes. Transfer a PDF to the tablet and write on its pages. The planner design remains a fixed document layout, while your handwriting is added as annotations.
Can I make my own reMarkable 2 planner template?
You can design a planner page and save or export it as a PDF for use as a document. Turning a custom design into a selectable notebook page template may require unofficial methods, so a PDF is generally the simpler route.
Can I reuse a blank daily planner page?
Keep an untouched blank file or a clean copy before writing on the planner. Reusing a completed PDF page may leave your earlier handwriting in place; a fresh copy avoids that problem.
Should I choose a dated or undated planner?
Choose dated pages if you want days labeled in advance and expect to use them regularly. Choose undated pages if your planning is irregular or you want to avoid unused dated sheets.
Why does my planner PDF look different from its preview?
Page proportions, scaling, and small text can affect how a design appears on the tablet. Open a sample page after transfer, check that headings and writing areas are comfortable to use, and adjust the PDF before relying on the full planner.