Brief Summary
This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to quickly create new notes on your iPhone and iPad without the need to open the Notes app each time. It covers various methods such as adding a Notes app to the Lock Screen, using widgets, utilizing the Apple Pencil, Control Center, Siri, Spotlight Search, Quick Actions, and the Share Sheet.
- Add Notes app to Lock Screen
- Add Notes Widget to Home Screen
- Use Siri to take a Note
Intro
The presenter introduces the video by highlighting the usefulness of the Apple Notes app for various tasks like tracking books, jotting down reminders, and saving interesting places. She notes that opening the app and creating a new note can be time-consuming, so the video will cover several quick ways to start a new note.
Add Notes app to Lock Screen
In iOS 18, users can customize the lock screen by replacing the flashlight and camera icons with other actions, such as quick notes. To do this, push and hold on the lock screen to enter the customize option, select "lock screen," and then tap the minus button next to the camera icon. Replace it by tapping the plus sign, searching for "notes," and selecting the "quick note" option. This allows you to quickly access notes directly from the lock screen.
Add Notes Widget to Lock Screen
To add a custom notes app widget to the lock screen, open the Shortcuts app and tap the plus sign to create a new shortcut. Search for "notes" and select "create note." Choose a folder to save the notes in, such as the iCloud notes folder. Customize the shortcut by adding it to the widgets area on the lock screen. Push and hold on the lock screen, tap "customize," then "lock screen," and add the Shortcuts widget. Select the "create note" shortcut to enable quick note creation from the lock screen.
Tap Locked iPad Screen with Apple Pencil
If you have an Apple Pencil, you can simply tap the locked iPad screen to immediately open a new note. This allows you to quickly begin typing or writing your note without unlocking the device or opening the app manually.
Swipe from an iPad Corner
Another quick way to access the notes app on an iPad is by swiping up from the bottom right corner of the screen. This gesture opens a quick note, allowing you to immediately start typing. To ensure this feature is enabled, go to the settings app, then "multitasking and gestures," and toggle on the "swipe finger from corner" option. You can also customize the corner gestures in the notes settings at the bottom of the settings menu.
Use Control Center to take a Note
You can add notes options to the control center for quick access. Swipe down from the upper right area of the screen to access the control center, tap the plus button, and select "add a control." Search for "notes" and add either the "quick note" option or the regular "notes" option. This allows you to quickly create a new note directly from the control center.
Use Siri to take a Note
Use Siri to quickly create notes by saying, "Hey Siri, take a note," followed by your note's content. Siri will create the note, and you can tap on it to add more details. This method is particularly useful for capturing quick ideas without using the keyboard.
Add Note Widget to Home Screen
Add a note widget to your iPhone home screen for quick access to existing notes or to start a new one. Push and hold on the home screen, tap "edit," and then "add widget." Search for "notes" and choose a widget option that suits your needs, such as quick access to one of your notes. Once added, tap on the widget to select the specific note you want to access quickly.
Use Spotlight Search to access or add a note
Use Spotlight Search to quickly access notes. Pull down on the screen to open the search area and type "notes." The notes app and any related shortcuts will appear, allowing you to quickly create a new note or access the app.
Use Quick Actions
If the notes app is on your home screen or in the app library, push and hold on the app icon to open the quick action box. This provides options to create a new note, a new checklist, scan a document, record audio, and more.
Use the Share Sheet to add a Note
When inside an app, use the share sheet to save content directly to notes. In Safari, tap the share button (the square with an arrow pointing up) and choose the notes app. This will paste the entire article into a new note. Alternatively, select a portion of the text, tap the share arrow, and choose notes to paste the selected text into a new note.
