Need to start a to-do list? Have to buy ice cream next time you're at the grocery store? Or maybe you get a great plot idea for Star Wars fan fiction? Never forget crucial information and ideas by using Notes! You can save, edit, share and delete notes quickly and easily.
- How to create a new note using Notes on Mac
- How to find an existing note in Notes for Mac
- How to edit an existing note in Notes for Mac
- How to delete a note in Notes for Mac
How to create a new note using Notes on Mac
- Launch Notes from the dock on your Mac.
- Click the Create a note icon at the top of the page.
- Begin typing and the text will appear in your new note.
- Click the Create a note icon to start your next note.
Notes will automatically save as you type, so if you close a note, start a new one, or accidentally click off of the note you're currently typing, you won't lose any of your text.
How to find an existing note in Notes for Mac
- Launch Notes from the Mac dock.
- Click inside of the search bar on the top right corner.
- Type a word or phrase that appears in the note you are looking for (I searched for "Gifts").
- Select the note from the available options.
How to edit an existing note in Notes for Mac
- Launch Notes from the dock on your Mac.
- Click on the note you want to edit (I chose one called "Gifts").
- Click anywhere inside the note and edit as you like.
Notes will automatically save as you type, so if you close a note, start a new one, or accidentally click off of the note you're currently typing, you won't lose any of your text.
How to delete a note in Notes for Mac
- Launch Notes from the dock on your Mac.
- Click on the note you want to delete (eg. "Secret note").
- Click the delete icon with the trash can at the top of the screen.
- Alternatively, you can hold down the control key and click on a note to bring up a second delete option. The same result can be achieved by tapping on your laptop's track pad with two fingers, or clicking the right button of a two-button mouse.
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