Top features of Notes app: You might not know about

The Notes app on your iPhone is a powerful tool that offers a wide range of features to help you stay organised, productive, and creative. From scanning documents to collaborating with others, locking sensitive information to quickly jotting down ideas, the Notes app has something for everyone.

Notes app, with its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with other iOS devices, it is an essential tool for anyone looking to streamline their workflow or want to enhance their productivity

Top features of Notes app

1. Document scanning
2. Lock your Notes with a password
3. Save Notes as PDF
4. Turn Notes into a shared to-do app
5. Use tags to organise Notes and set reminders
6. Draw and collaborate with friends
7. Enable quick Notes

Here are the top seven features of Notes app on your iPhone that you might not know about.

Document scanning

Scan paper documents to digitize them, making it easy to organise and share receipts, notes, and other papers.

How it works:

1. Open Notes app and hold your finger on it until submenu appears
2. Select "Scan Documents"
3. Scan your documents and tap "Save"
4. Automatically detects edges and scans documents

Lock your notes with a password

Protect sensitive information like passwords and personal notes with Face ID or passcode protection, ensuring only authorised users can access them.

How it works:

1. Tap "..." on your note and choose "Lock"
2. Set a passcode or custom password (note: custom password cannot be recovered if forgotten)
3. Requires Face ID or passcode to access locked note

Create professional-looking documents from notes, making it easy to share reports, meeting minutes, or information with others.

How it works:

1. Open note and tap share icon
2. Select "Collaborate" and then "Send a Copy"
3. Swipe up to select "Markup" for PDF preview
4. Tap "Done" and then "Save File" to save as PDF

Turn Notes into a shared to-do app

Collaborate with others on to-do lists or projects, assigning tasks and tracking progress in real-time.

How it works:

1. Create your list and tap share button
2. Make sure "Collaborate" is selected
3. Share link with another user to collaborate on to-do list

Use tags to organise Notes and set reminders

Organise notes by category or topic, set reminders, and quickly find related notes, making task management and event planning easier.

How it works:

Type hashtag (#) anywhere in your note to create a tag

1. Active tag turns yellow
2. Swipe down in Folders section to view all tags
3. Can set reminders and due dates for tagged notes

Draw and collaborate with friends

Create handwritten notes or sketches; collaborate with others on creative projects, and share drawings or sketches with ease.

How it works:

1. Open Notes app and use drawing tools (if available)
2. Share note to collaborate on drawings and annotations
3. Real-time collaboration with others 

Enable quick Notes

Jot down quick reminders or ideas without leaving your current app, capturing inspiration or ideas as they come.

How it works:

1. Go to Settings > Control Centre > Customise Controls
2. Swipe down from Control Centre and tap Quick Note button
3. Opens a blank note over your current app for quick note-taking