Write notes on iPhone
Use the Notes app to jot down quick thoughts or organize detailed information in checklists, tables, and more.

Create and format a new note
Ask Siri. Say something like: “Create a new note.” Learn how to ask Siri.
Tap
, then enter your text.
The first line of the note becomes the note’s title.
To change the formatting, tap
.
You can apply a heading style, bold or italic font, a bulleted or numbered list, and more.
To save the note, tap Done.
Add a checklist
In a note, tap
.
Enter the items in the list.
When you complete an item, tap the empty circle to add a checkmark.
To return to standard formatting, tap again.
Add or edit a table
In a note, tap
.
Do any of the following:
Enter text: Tap a cell, then enter your text.
Move to the next cell: Tap Next. When you reach the last cell, tap Next to start a new row.
Format a row or column: Tap a row or column selection handle, then choose a style such as bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough.
Add or delete a row or column: Tap a row or column selection handle, then choose to add or delete.
Move a row or column: Touch and hold a row or column selection handle, then drag it to a new position.
See more columns: If the table becomes wider than your screen, scroll the table right or left to see all the columns.
To remove the table and convert its contents to text, tap a cell in the table, tap , then tap Convert to Text.