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Get started with Notes
Jot down a quick thought or take longer, detailed notes. Learn what it takes to get started with Notes on Mac.
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Record and transcribe audio
Record audio sessions directly in your note, and generate live audio transcripts. Transcripts are searchable, so you can find just the moment you’re looking for.
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Crunch numbers, evaluate expressions and more
Calculate answers to basic arithmetic and complex expressions, and even work with variables — right from Notes. As soon as you type an equals sign, Notes solves expressions inline.
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Colour code your world
With the new highlight style feature, quickly mark up your notes and make text stand out.
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Collapsible sections
Simplify and hide text with collapsible section headers, making it easy to manage your most text-heavy notes.
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Find the perfect words
With Apple Intelligence, you can use Writing Tools to summarise selected text with a click, proofread your work, and find just the right wording and tone.
To explore the Notes User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page or enter a word or phrase in the search field.