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Add shared text as a reminder

Share selected text from another app into a shortcut and create a new reminder from it.

Share Sheet input is documented by Apple and provides a direct capture path without relying on an unconfirmed Dictate Text action.

When this helps

You share selected text to the shortcut

STEPS

How to do it

1

Create the shortcut

Create a shortcut.
2

Choose the input or launch path

Enable text input from the Share Sheet and use Shortcut Input.
3

Add the actions

Add the new-reminder action.
4

Configure the output

Choose the target list and leave due date unset unless explicitly chosen.
5

Save and test

Test from another app with selected text.

When you are done

Create a new reminder from the shared text

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