Unlocking the Power of Quick Note on iPhone with iOS 16

Quick Note, hailed as one of iPadOS 15’s standout features, now finds its way onto your iPhone with iOS 16. This handy tool empowers you to jot down ideas or capture meeting highlights seamlessly, eliminating the need to navigate through the Apple Notes app. Let’s dive into how you can leverage this productivity boost.

Activating and Mastering Quick Note on iPhone

iOS 16 lets you add a Quick Note icon to your iPhone’s Control Center and use it in various ways. Quick Note is integrated into the iPhone share sheet, accessible in supported apps like Safari, Pages, and Voice Memos. Let’s explore!

Adding Quick Note Icon to iPhone Control Center

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and select “Control Center“.

2. Under “More Controls”, find “Quick Note” and tap the green “+” button. The Quick Note icon will now appear in the control center.

Note: If you prefer the Quick Note icon higher in the control center, touch and hold the three horizontal lines next to Quick Note to drag the icon to your desired location.

Using Quick Note on iPhone

Once the Quick Note icon is in your device’s Control Center, taking a Quick Note is just a tap away. Here’s how:

• On iPhone/iPad with Face ID: Swipe down from the upper-right corner.
• On iPhone/iPad with Touch ID: Swipe up from the bottom edge.

2. Then, tap the Quick Note icon (sticky note with a squiggly line).

3. A Quick Note window now appears on your iPhone screen, allowing you to jot down thoughts or important information swiftly. It offers familiar formatting tools, a document scanner, and markup options for efficient note-taking. Remember to tap “Save” at the top-right corner to store your note.

Save a Safari Website Link to Quick Note on iPhone

While browsing the web, if you find an interesting news article, save it directly to Quick Note on your iPhone. Start by adding the Quick Note action to Safari.

Add Quick Note Action to Safari on iPhone

1. Open “Safari” and go to a web page. Tap the “Share” button and select “Edit Actions” at the bottom.

2. Under Safari, tap the “+” button next to “Add to Quick Note“.

3. To easily access the Quick Note action, press and hold the three horizontal lines next to the action and move it to your preferred spot in the list. Then, tap “Done” to finish.

Save a Website Link to Quick Note on iPhone

After adding the Quick Note action to Safari, saving a website link to read later is simple. Here’s how:

1. Launch Safari, navigate to the web page you want to save, and tap the “Share” button at the bottom.

2. Tap “Add to Quick Note” in the share sheet menu to access the Quick Note overlay. Here, add an optional note and tap “Save” at the top-right to save your note.

Save Text with Quick Note on iPhone

Sometimes, you may only need to save a snippet of text rather than an entire article. Quick Note allows you to effortlessly save selected text on your iPhone.

1. Locate the text you wish to save. Touch and hold a word to activate the text selector tool. Then, drag to select the text and tap the forward arrow (>) in the pop-up text formatting menu.

Note: You might need to tap the forward arrow “>” twice to reveal the New Quick Note option.

3. Tap the “New Quick Note” option in the text formatting window, then write something in the note if desired and tap “Save” in the upper-right to finish.

Creating a Quick Note from Voice Memos App on iPhone

In addition, you can create a Quick Note directly from the Voice Memos app. While recording audio on your iPhone, you can promptly jot down ideas without leaving the Voice Memos app.

1. Launch the Voice Memos app and tap the three-dot icon beside your recording.

2. Select New Quick Note, jot down something if needed, and then tap Save.

Note: Quick Note is now integrated into the iPhone’s share sheet. To access the Quick Note window from any supported app, simply tap the Share icon and select ‘New Quick Note’.

Accessing and Viewing Your Quick Notes on iPhone

Wondering where Quick Notes are saved on iPhone? Well, they’re conveniently stored in the stock note-taking app in iOS 16. There’s a dedicated Quick Notes folder, streamlining the process of finding and managing your notes. If you have iCloud backups enabled for Notes, they’ll sync across all devices associated with your Apple ID. Here’s how to view all your Quick Notes on iPhone in iOS 16:

1. Launch the Apple Notes app on your iPhone.

2. Tap the Quick Notes folder and review your quick notes. Manage them like any other note.

Utilize Quick Note for Instant Idea Capture on iPhone

That’s how you optimize Quick Note for an enhanced note-taking experience on iOS 16. Gradually, the Apple Notes app has evolved into a feature-rich platform. Additions such as text scanning from photos, tags, and smart folders have significantly improved its utility. What’s your assessment of the stock Apple Notes app? Share your views on the app and the Quick Note feature in the comments below.