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Append a dated work log to Notes

Ask for a short work-log entry, add the current date/time, and append it to a chosen note.

Date formatting turns the current date into text, which can be combined with user input and appended to Notes.

When this helps

You manually run the shortcut

STEPS

How to do it

  1. 1

    Create the shortcut

    Create a shortcut.

  2. 2

    Choose the input or launch path

    Ask for the work-log text.

  3. 3

    Add the actions

    Get and format the current date/time.

  4. 4

    Configure the output

    Combine the date/time with the entry and append it to the chosen note.

  5. 5

    Save and test

    Save and test the work log.

When you are done

Ask for a work log, add the current date and time, and append it to Notes

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