How to Configure and Use Quick Notes on iPad

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Invoke the Quick Note

   Swipe upward diagonally from the bottom-right corner of your iPad screen using an Apple Pencil or your finger. Alternatively, if using a keyboard, press the Globe key plus Q. A small notepad window will appear overlaying your current application.

   Note: If the gesture fails, verify that 'Allow Finger to Swipe from Corner' is enabled in Settings.
2. 1 min

   Adjust corner swipe settings

   Open Settings and navigate to Multitasking & Gestures. Under the Quick Note section, select Swipe Finger from Corner to choose between taking a Quick Note or capturing a Screenshot. You can also disable the gesture if it interferes with your workflow.

3. 1 min

   Add deep links to content

   When browsing in Safari or using supported apps, tap Add Link at the top of the Quick Note window. This creates a direct link to the webpage or app state, allowing you to return to the exact content later. The link will appear as a small icon within the note.

   Note: Highlight text in Safari, right-click or tap, and select New Quick Note to automatically append the highlighted selection.
4. 30 sec

   Resize and relocate the window

   Pinch outward or inward on the Quick Note window to adjust its size. To move it, drag the handle at the top of the window to any of the four corners of the screen. The note will anchor itself to the side to stay out of your way.

5. 30 sec

   Retrieve your saved Quick Notes

   Open the Notes app and locate the Quick Notes folder in the sidebar. All saved entries are stored here automatically, categorized by creation date. You can move these notes to other folders if you want to integrate them into your broader organization system.