Hidden Features of the iPhone Notes App

The Notes app on iPhone is a powerful tool for organizing data. It offers not just simple note lists, but also tags, smart folders, and various formatting options.

1. Quick switching between notes

For convenient switching between notes, use the recent notes menu accessible through the three dots in the upper right corner.

2. Saving PDF files to notes

Save PDF files to your notes: open a page in Safari, select "Share," then "Print," and "Share" again, choosing the Notes app.

3. Links to notes within the app

Link notes together by creating internal links. Select text in a note and attach a link to it, specifying the name of another note.

4. Built-in scanner

Scan documents right from your notes using the built-in scanner. Choose options for scanning text or adding photos.

5. Shared folders

Create folders and share them with others, granting view or edit permissions.

6. Smart folders

Organize your notes with smart folders that create selections based on specified criteria.

These features make the iPhone Notes app capable of replacing many cloud services without additional subscriptions.