Shortcuts guideAbout 4 minVerified

Add a quick note with the Action button

The Action button runs a shortcut, then ask for text and append it to a chosen note.

The Action button runs a shortcut can start the listed Apple action in Shortcuts.

When this helps

The Action button runs a shortcut

STEPS

How to do it

  1. 1

    Create and name the shortcut

    Tap Create shortcut, then rename the new shortcut exactly to CanMyFlow Quick Note. Return to CanMyFlow when the name is set.

  2. 2

    Add Ask for Input

    Open the shortcut, tap Add Action, search for Ask for Input, and add it. Set the input type to Text.

  3. 3

    Add the Notes append action

    Open the shortcut again, add the Notes action that appends text to a note, and use the Asked Input as the text.

  4. 4

    Choose the destination note

    Open the shortcut, tap the Note field in the append action, choose the note you want to use, and allow Notes access if iOS asks.

  5. 5

    Test, then assign the Action button

    Test the shortcut from CanMyFlow. After it returns successfully, open Settings > Action Button, choose Shortcut, and select CanMyFlow Quick Note.

When you are done

Ask for text and append it to a chosen note

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