Working with Quick Notes

Working with Quick Notes


Quick Notes offer a fast, flexible way to capture ideas without setup, perfect for when inspiration strikes.


What is a Quick Note?

A Quick Note is a one-page document that opens instantly, allowing you to jot something down without needing to select a template, cover, or name. It’s designed for speed and simplicity.

By default:

  • Quick Notes use the Blank template
  • The first page becomes the preview image on the Home screen
Best for…

These notes are best for quick thoughts, reminders, or sketches. Not for multi-page planning or structured documents.

  • Capturing spontaneous thoughts or reminders
  • Drafting ideas without navigating template settings
  • Jotting down a to-do or contact during a call
  • Instant access via the Digital Pen, even from the lock screen

How to create a Quick Note

You can start a Quick Note in a few ways:

  • Tap the “Note” icon from the Home screen menu
  • Tap the “+” icon and choose “Note”
  • Or, for even faster access, double-tap the top button of your Digital Pen to open a Quick Note directly from the lock screen.
Tip: Quick Notes open immediately, so you can begin writing without delay.


Expanding a Quick Note into a notebook

If your Quick Note grows beyond a single thought, you can convert it into a full Notebook.

To do this:

  1. Tap the More options (three-dot menu) inside the note
  2. Select “Add page”

Once a second page is added, the Quick Note is promoted to a Notebook. You’ll then be able to:

  • Assign a name
  • Choose a cover
  • Select a template, just like when creating a Notebook from scratch

Editing and organizing Quick Notes

Quick Notes are unnamed when first created, but you can rename and organize them afterward:

  • From the home screen, locate your note
  • Tap the three-dot menu to rename, move, or delete it

If you prefer a different background, you can change the Quick Notes default template in Settings.

Quick Notes can be converted into typed text using Convert to text found in the More options menu. This allows you to review and share handwritten notes as digital text via e-mail or PDF.