Create shopping lists in Reminders on Mac
On your Mac, use the Reminders app to create shopping lists automatically organised by category.
Note: Automatic categorisation of groceries isn’t available for all languages.
Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when using updated iCloud reminders. Some features aren’t available when using accounts from other providers.
Add a shopping list
In the Reminders app on your Mac, click Add List at the bottom of the sidebar.
Enter a name for the list.
Click a colour swatch to choose a colour for the list.
Click either an emoji or a standard icon to choose an icon for the list.
Click the List Type pop-up menu, then choose Shopping.
Click OK.
Add items to a grocery list
In the Reminders app on your Mac, select a shopping list in the sidebar.
Do any of the following:
Add the first item to a list: Click the Add button in the top-right corner, enter an item, then press Return.
Add an item to a category that’s already on the list: Enter an item at the bottom of the category, then press Return.
Add an item and have it automatically categorised: Enter an item at the bottom of the list, then press Return.
Move shopping items to a different category
In the Reminders app on your Mac, select a shopping list in the sidebar.
Select one or more items in the list.
Do one of the following:
Drag the selection to another category.
Choose File > Move to Section, then choose the existing category you want to move the item to. You can also choose None to move the item to the uncategorised section at the bottom of the list, or choose Suggestions to see categories that aren’t already used in the list.