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This article will show you how to Search in Notes on iPhone, iPad. Apple has made a few small changes to the way the stock note-taking app looks and works. So, things have changed, like how to change the background color and how to find words in a specific note. If you want to know more information about this Visit Official Apple Support site.
So, if you have upgraded to the latest version of iOS and want to know how to look for text, this guide has you covered. So, let’s find out how to search for text in notes on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 16. You want to find a certain note in the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad, but you don’t remember what it was called or where it is.
You might have a lot of notes and want to quickly find one on a certain subject. You can search through Notes in iOS by keywords or search terms instead, and the search will find notes that fit the phrase or word you are looking for. Inside the app, Notes has its own search bar. Just pull down a little bit on the screen to make it show up.
How to Search in Notes on iPhone, iPad
- Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
- Pull down the screen and Tap on the Search Field.
- Type what you’re looking for and you will find the searched word highlighted.
- Scanning will also identify what’s inside your notes in the photos. A search may also locate detailed text within scan documents, such as receipts or bills.
Search Within Notes on iPhone and iPad from Sharing Menu
- Launch Notes app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Note within which you want to search.
- Tap on more icon available at the top right corner.
- Scroll down and tap on Find in Note.
- Now enter what you are looking for and find your searched content highlighted.
Search for Attachments with Notes on iPhone and iPad
- Go to a folder or tap on All iCloud.
- Tap on the More icon top-right corner.
- Tap View Attachments.
- To go to the note with the attachment, touch and hold the thumbnail of the attachment, then tap Show in Note.
Apple Notes Features
Add Notes Using Siri
Siri isn’t great at giving answers based on what it knows, but it’s surprisingly good at dealing with native apps. Say “Hey Siri, take a note” the next time you have a great idea while driving or walking your dog. Then read your note out loud. When you open the Notes app again, your speech will be there in text form.
There are many apps in the App Store that let you share a note or list with more than one person. But none of those are what you need. Just start a note, add a checklist, and tap the Share note button on the menu. You can use the Messages or Mail apps to send a message. Once a person joins, they will be able to change the notes.
Make a Table
This won’t add a chart like Excel to your note, but the table feature is very useful whenever you want to organize information visually. For example, before my last trip, I ended up calling about a dozen hotels in the area because that was the quickest way to do it.
I needed a place to write down the name of the hotel, the number of rooms available, the price, and the phone number. Instead of going to Google Sheets, I quickly made a table in Notes, made it four columns wide, and started working. Also, the Notes app is a great way to get all your trip information in order before you leave. Make a folder and put your PDFs, pictures, and confirmation numbers in it so that they are easy to find.