Change your Journal settings on Mac

You can customize the settings for the Journal app; for example, set a schedule for journaling, automatically add a location to new entries, and more.

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Turn Writing Prompts on or off

With Apple Intelligence, Journal can suggest customized writing prompts based on what you’ve written and any photos or drawings you’ve added to your entry.

Note: Apple Intelligence on macOS 27 is not available in all languages or regions. Usage limits may apply.* You must be an adult to use this feature. See the Apple Support article If you’re asked to confirm that you’re an adult for more information on confirming your age.

Go to the Journal app on your Mac.
Choose Journal > Settings > General, then turn Get Writing Prompts on or off.

Add a title, date, or current location to new journal entries

Go to the Journal app on your Mac.
Choose Journal > Settings > General, then do any of the following:
- Add a title to new entries: Click , then choose Always, Only for Moments, or Never.
- Use the date from the moment as the entry date: Turn on Always Use Moment Date.
- Add current location to new entries: Turn on Add Current Location.

Save photos and videos taken in Journal to the Photos app

Go to the Journal app on your Mac.
Choose Journal > Settings, then click General.
Turn on Save to Photos.

Allow sharing from other apps

You can start journal entries by sharing attachments from other apps—like a song from the Music app or an article from the News app. To see the Journal app as a sharing option, add it to Login Items & Extensions.