Shortcuts guideAbout 4 minVerified

Append a quick diary entry to Notes

You manually run the shortcut, then ask for text and append it to a chosen note.

You manually run the shortcut can start the listed Apple action in Shortcuts.

When this helps

You manually run the shortcut

STEPS

How to do it

1

Open Shortcuts

Open Shortcuts and create a new shortcut.
2

Choose how it starts

Give the shortcut a clear name so it is easy to run.
3

Add the Apple actions

Add and arrange: Ask for text and append it to a chosen note.
4

Set values and permissions

Choose the app, time, filter, destination, or value described above and approve only the requested on-device permissions.
5

Test and finish

Save the shortcut, run it once, and verify each requested permission and result.

When you are done

Ask for text and append it to a chosen note

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