Notes
Notes are more than just text. Add a checklist and check off items as you complete them. Or add photos, videos, and content from other apps, such as a web link from Safari or a location from Maps.
Ask Siri. Say something like: “Create a new note.”
Check off tasks. Click the Checklist button to add an interactive checklist to a note—perfect for completing a to-do list or working through a recipe.
Tip: When you’re signed in to iCloud, your notes are kept up to date on all your devices—so you can create a to-do list on your Mac, then check off items on your iPhone while you’re on the go.
Add photos, videos, and more. Choose Window > Photo Browser to add items from your Photos library to a note. Or drag a photo, video, PDF, or other document from the desktop.
Add a table. Click the Table button to add a table to your note. You can even copy a table from a website or another app and paste it into your note.
Put a pin in it. To keep a note at the top of the notes list, swipe right on the note in the notes list and click .
Lock a note. To lock a note with a password, choose Notes > Preferences, then click Set Password. Then select the note you want to lock, and choose File > Lock This Note. You can unlock a note using Touch ID. Choose Notes > Preferences, then select Use Touch ID.
Share a note. You can invite people to view and edit your notes by sharing them. Click the Add People button and select a method for sending the link.
Use the Touch Bar. Tap to create a new note. Tap to add a checklist item to your note.
Tap typing suggestions to add text.
Tap to display text formatting buttons to align text left or right and apply bold, italic, or underscore styles.
Tap to use note paragraph styles, like numbered lists, bulleted lists, or headings.
Learn more. See the Notes User Guide.