Key insights

• ⌨️ Utilize keyboard shortcuts like Command on Mac and Function Q for Quick Notes to capture and organize ideas quickly without using the mouse
• 🚀 Prefer using Quick Notes for capturing and organizing ideas on Mac to streamline the note-taking process
• 🎤 Use the dictation feature to convert speech to text and then edit mistakes later for efficient note-taking without leaving the keyboard
• 📝 Utilize keyboard shortcuts for formatting text, including headings, lists, and checklists, without having to use the mouse
• 🔑 Employ keyboard shortcuts like command shift U for toggling completion state and control command arrow keys to move entire checklist items for efficient task management
• 📚 Use the tab key to indent tasks, shortcuts for mono style text and quotes, and access official documentation for a list of shortcuts and additional features for organizing and formatting text
• 💻 Take advantage of Mac-exclusive features like creating internal links, changing text color, and formatting options with keyboard shortcuts to enhance note-taking efficiency

Q&A

• What formatting and note-taking features are exclusive to Mac in Apple Notes?

  On Mac, you can use Command K to type a URL, create internal links using note names and two greater than signs, change text color with shift command C, and access options for formatting text such as bold and underline. These features are exclusive to Mac and can significantly enhance your note-taking efficiency.

• What are some tips for organizing and formatting text in the Apple Notes app?

  You can use shortcuts for indenting tasks, mono style text, quotes, and creating links by highlighting text and using the appropriate shortcut. Additionally, you can access official documentation for a list of shortcuts and additional features to enhance your note-taking experience.

• How can I efficiently manage tasks using keyboard shortcuts in Apple Notes?

  You can use keyboard shortcuts such as command shift U to toggle the completion state of items in a list, control command arrow keys to move entire checklist items up or down, and control return to create a soft return for adding notes without a new checklist item. These shortcuts also move associated notes or descriptions along with checklist items.

• What are some keyboard shortcuts for formatting text in Apple Notes?

  You can use shortcuts like command+B, command+U to format text, change text to different heading levels with shortcuts like command+shift+T for title, and format text to standard body with command+shift+B. Other shortcuts include creating lists, checklists, and indenting sub-items in a checklist using the arrow keys and specific commands.

• How can I quickly launch Apple notes and avoid typos when capturing thoughts?

  You can quickly open Apple notes with Function Q and capture thoughts without fixing typos. Additionally, you can use the dictation feature to convert speech to text and then edit mistakes later. Utilize keyboard shortcuts to format notes without using the mouse.

• What are some keyboard shortcuts for quickly capturing and organizing notes?

  You can use Command to open new notes and Function Q for Quick Notes on Mac. On iPad, you can open a new note by tapping the screen with an Apple Pencil. It's recommended to use Quick Notes for capturing and organizing ideas on Mac, and you can set the option to always resume to the last used note in settings to streamline note capture.

• 00:00 Learn how to quickly capture and organize notes using keyboard shortcuts, especially Quick Notes, to save time and avoid losing ideas.
• 02:14 Tips on quickly launching Apple notes, avoiding typos when capturing thoughts, and formatting notes without leaving the keyboard.
• 04:25 The transcript discusses various keyboard shortcuts to format text including bold, italic, underline, headings, lists, and checklists. It also explains how to create sub-items within a checklist.
• 06:59 Keyboard shortcuts for task completion, reordering, soft return, and moving entire checklist items make task management more efficient and convenient.
• 09:18 The video discusses shortcuts and tips for organizing and formatting text in the Apple Notes app, such as indenting tasks, using mono style text, and creating links.
• 12:00 A demonstration of how to create internal links, change text color, and format notes in Apple Notes on Mac. The feature is only available on Mac and allows for efficient note-taking and formatting.