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 default template for Quick Notes in Settings.

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