Change your Notes settings on iPad
You can customize the default style and settings for the Notes app . Choose the default account for new notes, set a password, and more.
Change the Notes display on your iPad
View a note in full-screen: While viewing a note in landscape orientation, tap
or turn iPad to portrait orientation.
See your accounts, notes list, and selected note all at once: Turn iPad to landscape orientation, then tap
.
Show lines or grids in notes
In an existing note: Tap
(at the top-right corner), tap Lines & Grids, then choose a style.
Choose the default style for all new notes: Go to Settings
> Notes > Lines & Grids.
Customize your Notes settings
From the Home Screen or App Library, go to Settings > Notes, then adjust any of the settings. For example:
Default Account: Choose the default account for Siri and the Notes widget.
Password: Lock important notes.
Sort Notes By: Choose Date Edited, Date Created, or Title.
Save to Photos: Save photos and videos taken in Notes to the Photos app.
Access Notes from Lock Screen: Choose Always Create New Note or Resume Last Note. Or turn it off to prevent access from the Lock Screen.