Writing & Capture
Customize the input bar and keyboard
Adjust capture, formatting, attachments and the full editor.
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The input bar is designed for quick notes. Open the full editor for longer writing. Display preferences do not rewrite stored note text.
Set up capture
- Open Settings and the Input Bar options.
- Choose whether to keep the keyboard open after saving and whether Enter sends a note.
- Choose the formatting bar, date/time option and editor control. Some devices always show the editor control.
Minimal input bar
Minimal mode hides recording controls while the input is empty and is free from 6.4. It does not unlock media: adding images, files and voice memos still requires Pro.
Attachments and longer notes
Open the attachment menu for available media types. Use the editor button for longer formatted entries. Check the destination group and selected timestamp before saving.
Move the iPhone keyboard
Slowly pull down the note list to dismiss the keyboard interactively. Before completing the gesture, pull up again to reverse it. This input gesture does not delete your draft.
Mac and iPad controls differ with window size. Mac menus, clipboard handling and drag-and-drop keep their platform-specific workflows.
Keep learning
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Create and Edit a Note
Write a note in a group or Inbox, then edit its text and metadata later.
Format Note Text and Open Links
Format notes in the editor, use slash commands and add readable web links.
Customize Note Layout, Date, Time, and Time Zone
Choose how note lists, timestamps, type sizes, input controls, and a second time zone appear.
Capture and Organize Notes with Inbox
Use Inbox as a fast landing place and move unsorted notes into groups when you are ready.
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