How the Notes App on Your iPhone Can Transform Your Daily Workflow

The Notes app on your iPhone is more than just a simple place to jot down thoughts. With its powerful features like checklists, document scanning, and seamless syncing across devices, it can be a game-changer for staying organized and productive. In this post, we’ll explore how to unlock the full potential of the Notes app to streamline your daily tasks and boost efficiency.

Here are 10 amazing features you must know:

1. Document Scanning • Long-press on the Notes app until the submenu appears. • Select "Scan Documents." • Scan your document and tap save.

2. Password-Protect a Note • Open your note, tap the "..." menu, and choose "Lock." • Decide whether to use your iPhone’s code or create a custom one (note: forgotten manual codes can’t be recovered). • Now, Face ID or a code is required to access this note.

3. Save a Note as a PDF (Hidden Feature) • Open the note, tap the share icon, and select "Collaborate." • Choose "Send a Copy," swipe up, and select "Markup" for a PDF preview. •Tap "Done" and then "Save File."

4. Turn Notes into a Shared To-Do List • Create a checklist. • Tap the share icon and select "Collaborate." • Share the link with others to collaborate on the list.

5. Organize with Tags and Set Reminders • Type a hashtag (#) in your note to create a tag. • When it turns yellow, the tag is active. • Go to Folders and swipe down to see all your tags in one place.

6. Draw, Add Lines, and Collaborate on Sketches Use the built-in drawing tools to brainstorm ideas or add visuals with friends in real-time.

7. Sketch Instantly Just tap with your Apple Pencil and start sketching!

8. Quick Notes for Fast Access • Go to Settings > Control Center > Quick Note. • Swipe down from Control Center, tap the Quick Note button, and start writing instantly over any app. Source: Mr. Saunders

9. Scan Documents with Ease Your iPhone is a scanner! Long-press the Notes app, select “Scan Documents,” and save high-quality scans directly into your notes. No extra apps needed.

10. Unlock Creativity with Handwriting Apple Pencil makes Notes a dream for creatives. Tap the Markup Switch, select the handwriting tool, and start sketching, jotting, or drawing.