With iOS 18, Apple introduced several handy improvements to the Notes app, making it easier to organize information and add visual flair to your notes. These new features can significantly enhance your note-taking experience.
New Notes Features in iOS 18
Here are four key features worth exploring:
- Collapsible Sections: Organize lengthy notes around titles and headers, making it easier to navigate complex documents.
- Text Highlighting: Emphasize important information with new colored text highlighting options, aiding in study and review.
- Simplified File Attachments: Streamline the process of adding various types of content to your notes.
- Built-in Audio Recording: Capture and transcribe voice notes easily, enhancing the way you capture and review information.
How to Use These Features
Collapsible Sections for Better Organization
- Add a Collapsible Section:
- Create a title, heading, or subheading in your note.
- Tap the heading to select it.
- Tap the chevron next to the heading to collapse the section and hide the associated text.
- Tap the arrow again to expand and reveal the text.
Adding Color With Text Highlighting
- Highlight Text:
- Select the word or phrase you want to highlight.
- Tap the “Aa” button in the formatting menu.
- Choose from five new highlight colors: pink, purple, orange, mint, and blue.
Attaching Files More Easily
- Add a File:
- Tap the new paperclip icon in the note toolbar.
- Select “Add File” from the menu.
- Choose a file from the Files app to attach it directly to your note.
- Quickly Add Attachments:
- Long-press on a note in the list view and select “Add Attachment” to quickly add files without opening the note.
Recording Audio Within a Note
- Record and Transcribe Audio:
- Open the Notes app and create a new note or open an existing one.
- Tap inside the note, then select the paperclip icon from the menu above the keyboard.
- Choose Record Audio from the pop-up menu.
- Press the red record button to start recording, and tap it again to stop. To view the transcript, tap the quote bubble icon in the bottom-left corner.
- To add the full transcript to the note, tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and select Add Transcript to Note.
Summing Up
These new features in iOS 18’s Notes app offer more flexibility in organizing information, emphasizing key points, and incorporating various types of content into your notes. Familiarize yourself with these tools, and you’ll be able to create more dynamic and useful notes for work, study, or personal use.
Additionally, Apple introduced new Writing Tools with iOS 18.1 on October 28, 2024. These AI features can proofread, summarize, and even rewrite your text.
