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Get started with Notes on iPhone
Use the Notes app to quickly capture your thoughts. You can add images and sketches, solve equations, make checklists, or even scan documents. And with iCloud, your notes stay up to date on all your devices wherever you go.
![A note for planning a trip, with a calculation of the travel expenses and a photo.](https://help.apple.com/assets/6758C14AEA2BBD75D7023772/6758C150890517C4260090D6/en_US/c597f9ce47d9aeae2fd52e79c332ec50.png)
Jot it down
Tap , then enter your text.
![A Quick Note in a window overlay over a map of Iceland. The note has a link to the map, a photo, and text.](https://help.apple.com/assets/6758C14AEA2BBD75D7023772/6758C150890517C4260090D6/en_US/c32ddb97f5740bfd09f9d3d5caa0c69e.png)
Make quick notes anywhere
Use Quick Notes to jot down information from any app or screen. Tap , then tap New Quick Note. Add images, links, and more.
![A screen showing a document being scanned. The Take Picture button is at the bottom center.](https://help.apple.com/assets/6758C14AEA2BBD75D7023772/6758C150890517C4260090D6/en_US/7c4cc4a5ca68581db34e816f08263d56.png)
Add almost anything
You can scan documents, record audio, take photos, and more. Tap , then choose an option.
![A screen showing a document being scanned. The Take Picture button is at the bottom center.](https://help.apple.com/assets/6758C14AEA2BBD75D7023772/6758C150890517C4260090D6/en_US/7e66dcf3fc3b7bab64037c45214ea925.png)
Sketch your thoughts
Tap , then draw or write with your finger. You can choose from a variety of Markup tools and colors and draw straight lines with the ruler.
![A note with an overlay showing sharing options.](https://help.apple.com/assets/6758C14AEA2BBD75D7023772/6758C150890517C4260090D6/en_US/65adf2fbaf6159da476c49883758cafc.png)
Invite others to collaborate
Tap , then choose a sharing option. The people you share with can view or make changes to a note.
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