Search and organize lists in Reminders on iPad

In the Reminders app , you can arrange items in lists and groups. You can also easily search all your lists for items that contain specific text.

A Reminders screen showing reminder lists on the left side, and a to-do list on the right side. The New Reminder button is at the bottom center.

Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when you use upgraded reminders. Some features aren’t available when using other accounts.

Search for items in all your lists

In the search field above the reminder lists, enter a word or phrase.

Create or edit lists and groups

You can organize your items into lists and groups of lists such as work, school, or shopping. Do any of the following:

Create a new list: Tap Add List, choose an account (if you have more than one account), enter a name, then choose a color and symbol for the list.
Create a group of lists: Tap , tap Edit Lists, tap Add Group, enter a name, then tap Create. Or drag a list onto another list.
Rearrange lists and groups: Drag a list or group to a new location. You can even move a list to a different group.
Change the name and appearance of a list or group: Swipe left on the list or group, then tap .