Notes

How to quickly create subtasks or indent list items in Notes on iOS

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 15, 2023
Notes Indent Outdent iPhone

If you use the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad, you probably already know that it’s a convenient app for making lists. You can make numbered or bulleted lists for shopping, to-dos, or whatever you need.

The nice thing about creating lists in Notes is that you can indent your list items. This is terrific for creating subtasks or nested lists. And while indenting list items isn’t a difficult task, we have a tip that will make it even easier.

Here’s how to quickly indent list items in Notes on iPhone and iPad.

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How to capture, view and edit scanned documents in Notes on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ March 24, 2020
Scanned documents in Notes Mac

If you use your iPhone or iPad to scan documents and save them in the Notes app, then you can manage those scans in Notes on your Mac. The features in Notes allow you to capture a scan from your device, view it on your Mac, and then crop, rotate, or apply filters.

Whether you want to keep copies of scans in Notes or just add one as a reference, here’s how to manage your scanned documents in Notes on Mac.

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The best keyboard shortcuts for the Notes app on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 4, 2022
iMac keyboard - Notes keyboard shortcuts

Most people love shortcuts, especially keyboard shortcuts. These give us quicker ways to accomplish tasks and navigate apps and web pages. And if you use the Notes app on your Mac, there’s no better place to use them. When you’re jotting down a note, you want a fast way to do it and move on.

For all of you note-takers, we’ve compiled a list of keyboard shortcuts for the Notes app on your Mac.

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How to insert tables into emails in Mail on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated November 11, 2022
Table in the Mail app on Mac

Even though the Mail app on your Mac has some terrific features for composing emails like adding drawings or inserting and annotating images, it currently lacks the ability to include a table. For formatting an email in a matrix structure, you can still insert a table into a new message. The trick is, you’ll copy that table from another app on your Mac.

While there are probably plenty of apps you can use to do this, the easiest way is with one that’s built right into your Mac. Here’s how to insert tables into emails in the Mail app on Mac.

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How to use highlights and notes in Apple Books

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 8, 2022
Highlight and add notes in Apple Books

The Apple Books app (earlier called iBooks) is a terrific tool for reading books. But the app has extra features that you might not know about. For example, you can open PDF files in Books and annotate them. In addition, you can make notes and highlight passages in books. This is awesome for textbooks or references.

The nice thing about making highlights and notes in Books is that those items sync with other devices where you sign in to Books with the same Apple ID. So you can make notes in Books on your iPhone when you’re out and about and then have them handy when you get home to work on your Mac.

If you haven’t used these features before, we’re here to help. Here’s how to use highlights and notes in Apple Books.

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The best free text and markdown editors for iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ January 8, 2020
free text markdown editors iphone - Bear

If you want or need to write in an app without the extra fluff that word processing applications can include, then you want a plain text or markdown editor.

There are several good apps on the App Store and a few of the top ones can cost you. However, if you want to give it a go with a free app, this list is for you. Here are the best free text and markdown editors for iPhone and iPad.

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How to turn Notes into Reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated November 16, 2022
Notes and Reminders on MacBook

The Notes app is a terrific tool on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac for, of course, notes. You can create different folders to organize them, use lists and tables to structure them, and add passwords for security. In addition to these helpful features, you can turn your notes from the Notes app into reminders in the Reminders app.

You may be using Notes as a to-do list at home or a checklist at work. So, turning those notes or specific parts of notes into reminders can come in handy for all sorts of situations. This tutorial shows you to turn Notes into Reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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