<https://9to5mac.com/author/allisonmcdaniel/> Allison McDaniel
The Notes app is a frequently underused tool on iPhone. It's a free product
developed by Apple that comes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Thanks to iCloud,
you can seamlessly work on notes across your Apple devices.
While meant for iPhone, many of these tips can be used on the Notes app for
iPad and Mac.
(Hint: it's even better on iPad)
The Notes app is as secure as you'd like it to be
One of my favorite features in the app is the ability to lock a note with a
password or Face ID. This will need to be set up in Settings prior to use.
Tap Settings, Notes, then Password to create a password or toggle "Use Face
ID" on. Please note, if your device uses Touch ID, you will need to unlock
it that way instead of Face ID.
To lock a note, go to the three dots at the top right corner while in the
note and click "Lock".
Collaborate with others
Share notes with others to give them editing access. Activity View came with
the <https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/22/ios-15-notes-app-iphone/> iOS 15
update, which gives a summary of changes made since the last time you opened
the note. It also includes a day-to-day list of activities from each
collaborator.
Swipe right within the note to reveal in-depth highlights of changes. It'll
show edit times and dates and include color-coded names of the other
collaborators. You can even mention others with an "@" to tag them.
If you want to share a note but not give others editing access, just send a
copy.
Scan documents with ease
No need to use a clunky old scanner. Simply tap the camera icon and hit "
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/08/21/ios-how-to-scan-documents-notes-app/> Scan
Documents." Position your document within the frame (one page at a time) and
Notes will take care of the rest.
Within the camera icon, you can also take photos or videos to be
automatically uploaded into the note. While you can't do any serious
editing, you can draw on your content or leave it placed within the note.
Any photos or videos taken within the Notes app can be saved to Photos. You
can also upload existing photos or videos saved in the Photos app.
Pro Tip: When on Mac, your iPhone or iPad will sync to take photos or scan
documents for you. They'll pop up automatically in the note on your Mac.
Draw or write
Notes can be a great way to sketch or jot something down. While the iPhone
doesn't have Apple Pencil support, you can use your finger or a third-party
stylus found <https://amzn.to/3pAf5uP> here.
When you tap the pencil icon at the bottom, you're given six tools: a
pencil, highlighter, marker, eraser, lasso tool, and ruler. These tools
provide users the opportunity to create and build stunning notes all within
the free app. Most of the tools' features are self-explanatory. However,
what you may not know about the lasso tool is that you can grab a section to
click and drag it to another place.
Own an iPad too? Don't miss out on these awesome features
* Apple Pencil adds to the experience: If you have an iPad with a
second generation Apple Pencil, double tap on the flat end near the pencil
tip to switch between pencil and eraser
* There's a shortcut for everything: My favorite shortcut lets you
double tap the lock screen to take you straight into a new note. You can set
this up by going into Settings, Notes, and tapping "Access Notes from the
lock screen"
* Convert handwritten notes to text: The pen with the letter A is what
you'll use to convert your writing. Simply write and it'll convert to text
Format to your heart's desire
Notes app users can change the text format to fit various styles. You can
add a title, heading, italics, bullet points, and more. While most notes are
kept short, this is a great option for users who want more freedom within
the app. There's even an option to create tables and to-do lists.
Organization is simple
Channel your inner Marie Kondo. You can:
* Pin important notes to the top of your feed so they're easy to find;
* Create folders to save notes under;
* Generate Tags by typing a # into the note to organize each into
smart folders. For instance, if I type #applewatch, all of my notes with
that tag will appear when i search #applewatch;
* Search by keyword at the top of the app by either typing or talking
to find a certain note or keyword;
* Add a Calendar Event or Reminder by typing a date. Tap "Done" and
the date will appear highlighted. Hit the highlighted date to create an
event
Pro tip: if you have multiple email accounts in the Mail app, you can create
and save notes under a specific account.
When you are done with a note, the app lets you easily print or save it to
the Files app. Heck, you can even save it to Pinterest if you'd like.
Save time
Quick Notes are a fast way to record a memo. It can be done on Mac using
<https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/mac-help/mchlp3000/mac> hot corners
or dragging from the bottom right corner on
<https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/ipados-15-dont-have-an-apple-pencil-heres-ho
w-to-activate-quick-notes-on-ipad-anyway/> iPad. You can edit Quick Notes
from Mac and iPad on iPhone.
For quick access to the app, you can also add Notes to your iPhone's control
center. Go to Settings, Control Center, and tap the + sign next to "Notes".
Don't feel like typing? Ask Siri to write the note for you or use dictation.
You can even scan text from another source.
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