Open the Notes app
Tap the compose button to create a new note
Type your text in the note
Tap Done to save the note
Use the checklist button to create task lists
Use the formatting button to add headings, bold text, lists, and tables
Tap the camera button to scan documents, take photos, or add images
Tap the attachment button to add files, links, or media
Use the drawing tools to sketch or write by hand
Create folders to organize notes
Move notes into folders
Pin important notes to the top
Search notes using the search bar
Use tags by typing words with a hashtag
Lock private notes with a password, Touch ID, or Face ID
Share notes with other people
Collaborate on shared notes
Add mentions to notify collaborators
Use Quick Notes to capture ideas quickly
Scan text into a note using Live Text
Add tables to organize information
Create smart folders using tags
Delete notes you no longer need
Recover deleted notes from the Recently Deleted folder
Sync notes with iCloud across Apple devices
Access notes on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud.com
Use Siri to create a note
Add notes from other apps using the Share button
Sort notes by date edited, date created, or title
Change note view between gallery and list
Use password-protected notes for sensitive information
Export notes as PDFs when needed