When you have a ton of notes, finding specific notes becomes a bit tedious. More so when you have to refer to a note frequently. That’s the reason why Apple allows you to pin notes so that they can appear right at the top, making it more convenient for you to find them. Here are the 4 quick ways to pin notes in iOS 18 on iPhone and iPad.
Quick Ways to Pin/Unpin Notes on iPhone and iPad
In the typical Apple fashion, iOS offers multiple smooth gestures to let you pin notes in a jiffy. If you are not fond of swipe gestures, you can always opt for the standard method.
1. Swipe Towards Right from Left
- One of the easiest ways to pin any note in the Apple Notes app is to just swipe toward the right from the left edge of the screen. Then, tap on the pin button and you are all set!
- Now, this note will appear under the Pinned section. It’s worth pointing out that you can pin multiple notes depending on your needs.
2. Swipe All the Way to the Right
- Another pretty simple way to pin any note is to just swipe all the way toward the right from the left edge.
3. Use Haptic Touch/3D Touch
You can also take advantage of the beloved “Haptic/3D Touch” to quickly pin a note.
- To get it done, launch the Notes app -> open a folder -> touch and hold a note, and then choose Pin Note in the popup menu.
4. Standard Way
- Head over to the Notes app -> find the specific note you would like to pin -> tap on the triple-dot icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and choose Pin in the menu.
Unpin Notes in the Apple Notes App on iPhone and iPad
Later, if you ever want to unpin any note, follow any of the above-mentioned methods and choose Unpin, and you are done!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1. Can non-Apple users use Apple Notes?
No. Apple Notes is compatible with only iDevices. It’s no secret that Apple wants to keep its popular apps like Messages, Safari, and Notes only for iDevice users.
Q 2. Are Apple Notes free?
Yes, Apple Notes is completely free. That means you can get the most out of this feature-rich note-taking app without having to sell out any bucks.
Q 3. Which are the best Apple Notes alternatives?
OneNote, Evernote, Google Keep, and Notion are considered to be the best alternatives to Apple Notes.
Read more: How to Automatically Save Photos and Videos Taken in Notes App on iPhone and iPad
Signing off…
Apple Notes app has vastly improved both in terms of efficiency and feature set. Features like the ability to lock notes with Face ID/Touch ID, smart folders, and organize notes with tags have made it a great note-taking app. No wonder it’s rated as one of the finest note-taking apps on iPhone and iPad. What do you have to say about this app? It would be great to have your input in the comments below.
