Apple Notes: Power User Tips & Hidden Features

TL;DR

Apple Notes has hidden features like document scanning, folders, tags, and lockable notes that make it a powerful and versatile note-taking app.

Transcript

Apple Notes just keeps getting better. Here's a relatively new feature. I wanted scan some texts from a book directly into my Notes app. All I do is I choose Scan Text, hold the phone relatively still and press Insert. I think this is super cool. Let me show you some of my favorite Apple Notes hidden features and give you some power user tips. (mel... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 Apple Notes allows users to create folders to organize their notes, providing a clear separation between personal and work-related content.
• 🎵 The use of hashtags in notes offers a convenient way to categorize and filter notes based on specific topics or themes.
• 📜 Document scanning within Apple Notes eliminates the need for a separate scanning app or physical scanner, making it easy to digitize and store documents.
• 🔒 The ability to lock notes adds an extra layer of security and privacy for sensitive or personal information.
• 😀 Apple Notes allows for easy sharing of notes and folders, either through messaging apps or by sending a copy.
• 💁 Text within attachments is searchable, making it effortless to find specific information within scanned documents.
• 🎵 Pinning notes to the top of a folder allows for quick access to frequently referenced or essential notes.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I create separate folders in Apple Notes?

To create separate folders, swipe left on a note, press the folder button, and choose the folder you want to move the note to.

Q: Can I add hashtags to my notes in Apple Notes?

Yes, you can add hashtags to your notes by typing a hash symbol followed by a word. The hashtags turn yellow after hitting the space bar and can be used for filtering and searching.

Q: How can I scan documents using Apple Notes?

In Apple Notes, tap "Scan Documents," position the document on a contrasting background, crop it if needed, adjust the color and rotation, scan more pages if necessary, and save it as a PDF attachment in the note.

Q: How can I share a note or folder in Apple Notes?

To share a note, long-press on it and choose "Share Note." To share a folder, long-press on it and choose "Share Folder."

Key Insights:

• Apple Notes allows users to create folders to organize their notes, providing a clear separation between personal and work-related content.
• The use of hashtags in notes offers a convenient way to categorize and filter notes based on specific topics or themes.
• Document scanning within Apple Notes eliminates the need for a separate scanning app or physical scanner, making it easy to digitize and store documents.
• The ability to lock notes adds an extra layer of security and privacy for sensitive or personal information.
• Apple Notes allows for easy sharing of notes and folders, either through messaging apps or by sending a copy.
• Text within attachments is searchable, making it effortless to find specific information within scanned documents.
• Pinning notes to the top of a folder allows for quick access to frequently referenced or essential notes.
• Apple Notes offers customization options and settings, allowing users to personalize their note-taking experience.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Apple Notes allows users to create separate folders to organize their notes, making it easy to keep personal and work notes separate.

• Users can add hashtags to notes to categorize them and easily filter and search for specific notes.

• The app offers document scanning capabilities, converting scanned documents into PDFs that can be easily shared.

• Users can lock specific notes for added privacy and security.