iOS 17: How to Create Links Between Notes in Apple’s Notes App

Connecting Notes in Apple Notes App: A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple has introduced an exciting upgrade to its Notes app in iOS 17, allowing users to link one note to another. If you’ve ever wished for a more streamlined way to connect your thoughts, ideas, or to-do items within your notes, you’re in luck. This new feature aims to simplify and organize your note-taking experience.

Linking Notes in the Notes App

With iOS 17, Apple’s Notes app has integrated the much-requested capability to link one note to another. Regardless of whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad with iOS 17, or a Mac running macOS Sonoma, this feature enables you to connect and organize your notes effortlessly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the most of note linking in the Apple Notes app.

For iPhone (iOS 17),

1. Open the Notes App: Launch the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 17.
2. Select a Note: Choose the note in which you want to add a link to another note.
3. Insert a link: Tap where you want to insert the link within the note, invoking the format popover.
4. Add Link: Swipe right in the format popover until you see the “Add Link” option. Tap on it.
5. Search for the Note: A new screen will appear, allowing you to search for the titles of your other notes. Type the title of the note you want to link to, and it will appear in the search results.
6. Insert the Link: Tap on the note you wish to link to. Optionally, give it a different name.
7. Done: Congratulations! You’ve successfully linked one note to another.

For Mac (macOS Sonoma)

1. Open the Notes App: Launch the Notes app on your Mac running macOS Sonoma.
2. Select a note: Choose the note where you want to add a link to another note.
3. Insert a link: Position your cursor where you want to insert the link.
4. Using the Keyboard Shortcut: Use the keyboard shortcutCommand+K to quickly bring up the link insertion screen.
5. Alternatively, use the menu: Go to the “Edit” menu in the menu bar and select “Add Link.”
6. Search for the Note: In the link insertion screen, search for the title of the note you want to link to.
7. Insert the link: Click on the note you want to link, and it will be inserted into your current note. Rename it if needed.
8. Finish: You’ve successfully linked one note to another on your Mac.

In Summary, you now have the know-how to link notes within the Apple Notes app on your iOS 17 device and Mac running macOS Sonoma. Beyond note linking, iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma offer additional features like formatting text as block quotes, the Monostyled format update, and the ability to open notes in Pages for enhanced formatting options.