Are you good at it? The memo app that comes standard with the iPad may be quite useful

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A memo app that comes standard with the iPad. I think there are many people who say, "I do text input, but I don't use it that much." In fact, this memo app is packed with functions that will make your iPad more useful if you know about it.

So, this time, I will introduce the basic usage of the memo app and how to leave a memo by handwriting. In the second half, we also introduce recommended memo apps other than the standard ones, so please take a look to the end.

*The content introduced in this article is based on iPadOS 14.

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How to use the genuine iPad memo app

Let's start with the basic usage of the genuine memo app that comes standard with the iPad. To use the Memo app correctly, first make sure that your iPadOS is the latest version.

[Reference] Taking notes on an iPad (Apple)

How to use the iPad memo app 01: How to create a new memo

First, I will explain how to create, save, and delete a new memo.

[1] Tap the "New icon" on the right side of the screen.

[2] Enter text on the displayed page. *The first line of the memo will be the title.

[3] Tap the "Done" button at the top right of the screen to complete saving.

To change the formatting of the entered text, press the 'Aa' mark at the top right of the keyboard. You can change the font size and apply bold, italics, numbered lists, and more.

From the memo list on the left side of the screen, swipe the title of the memo you no longer need from right to left, or press and hold it. Tap "Delete" or "Trash icon" to complete the deletion.

How to use the iPad memo app 02: How to create a to-do list and table

To create a to-do list, tap the check mark button at the top right of the screen. Then, a check mark appears in the memo area, so let's enter text next to the mark.

[1] Tap the memo area to display the keyboard.

[2] When you tap the "table mark" on the upper right of the keyboard, a table of 2 x 2 squares appears in the memo area.

[3] Enter text or numbers in each cell.

If rows or columns are missing or no longer needed, tap the ellipsis to add or remove them.

How to use the iPad memo app 03: How to take handwritten notes

With the memo app, you can leave handwritten notes using Apple Pencil or your fingertips.

[1] Tap the "pencil mark" in the upper right corner of the screen.

[2] The "Markup Toolbar" will be displayed at the bottom of the screen, so tap either the pen, marker, or pencil.

[3] Trace on the screen with Apple Pencil or your fingertip to draw text and figures.

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You can choose the color and thickness, and even use a ruler! How to use the pencil in the memo app on iPad

When you select pen, marker, or pencil in the markup toolbar, you can draw text and shapes by simply tracing the screen with a stylus pen such as Apple Pencil or your fingertip. can be drawn.

After tapping the drawing tool, tap the pen (or marker or pencil) again to adjust the thickness and opacity. Choose a color from the color picker on the right side of the markup toolbar.

If you want to draw a straight line by hand, select the ruler tool in the markup toolbar to display a ruler on the screen. You can draw a straight line by tracing the edge of a ruler with a pen, marker, or pencil selected. You can freely change the angle of the ruler by touching it with two fingers and rotating it.

How to convert handwritten text with the iPad memo app

There are two ways to convert handwritten text using Apple Pencil to text.

■Tap the "A" pen mark on the markup toolbar to write a letter. ■Select a handwritten character and convert it to text.

The specific operation method for the latter is as follows.

[1] After double-tapping or long-pressing the word you want to convert to text, select the range.

[2] Tap the selection.

[3] Tap "Copy as text" in the displayed menu.

[4] Paste the copied text wherever you like.

[Reference] Using Apple Pencil with iPad (Apple)

How to use the iPad memo app 04: How to attach files/add photos and videos

To add photos and videos with the iPad memo app, tap the camera mark at the top right of the screen and select " Select Take Photo or Video or Select Photo or Video.

Take a photo or select an image from your photo library to add a photo or video to your note.

How to use the Notes app on the iPad 05: How to pin it

Pinning important notes makes it easier to find them when you need them.

You can pin a memo by tapping "..." → "Pin" at the top right of the screen, or by swiping right on the memo list screen. If you want to unpin the memo, tap "..." → "Unpin" or swipe the memo to the right again.

Where is the data created by the memo app on the iPad saved?

There are two patterns for storing data created with the Memo app: iCloud and local.

From the Settings app, tap Username > iCloud and make sure Notes is turned on. If the setting is turned on, the data created with the memo application will be saved in "iCloud". Therefore, your notes will be shared across all Apple devices signed in with the same Apple ID. If you turn off this setting, the created data will be saved only on the iPad itself.

How to create a folder in the memo app on the iPad

If you create a folder and organize the data created in the memo app by following the steps below, it will be easier to find it later.

[1] Tap "

[2] Tap the "New Folder" icon at the bottom left of the folder list that appears.

[3] Enter the name of the folder and tap "Save".

If you want to move a memo that has already been created to another folder, tap "..." in the upper right corner of the memo list, then tap "Select memo" and select the appropriate folder to move it.

How to find notes in the Notes app on your iPad

The Notes app includes a search feature that lets you search for typed text, handwritten text, objects in images, and in scanned documents. All notes are searchable, including the text of Tap the search field in the notes list, then enter the string you want to search for.

Other than genuine products! Recommended iPad memo apps

So far, we have introduced how to use the memo apps that come standard with the iPad, but there are many other memo apps that are easy to use. Here are some of the best memo apps for iPad.

Recommended iPad memo apps that can be used for free without ads

Among the free memo apps, this "Notebook" can be used without displaying ads.

In addition to basic operations such as text input, checklist creation, and image pasting, it also has a voice recording function. With iOS 10 or later, you can also use the function to automatically transcribe audio to text.

[Reference] ZOHO Notebook

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Excellent writing comfort! Recommended iPad memo app for handwriting

The biggest attraction of "GoodNotes5" is its smooth writing feel as if you were taking notes on real paper.

There are multiple types of pens, and you can choose the type you like, such as a fountain pen or a ballpoint pen. You can also use the shape tools to draw more accurate shapes and lines. It is packed with features that make it easier to use for people who usually use memo apps by handwriting.

[Reference] GoodNotes

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An iPad memo app that allows you to enlarge the text size

For people who have presbyopia or farsightedness and have difficulty seeing text on the screen, "Text Enlarged Memo" is recommended. You can change the size of the text by simply moving the slider displayed at the bottom of the screen left or right with your finger.

The memo creation screen is pretty simple, just type in the text. Even those who are not used to operating an iPad can use it easily. When you save a memo, you can also save the font size, so if you enlarge it once, it will be easier to read when you read it again.

[Reference] App Store

iPad memo app that also supports PDF files

With "MetaMoJi Note", you can read PDF files and write handwritten annotations and proofreading, as well as convert memo data to PDF files and send them. .

You can also record while writing notes. Text and recordings are linked and you can cue them, so you can easily re-listen to the content of the meeting. This is a paid version, but there is also a free version "MetaMoJi Note Lite" with ads.

[Reference] MetaMoJi Note

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So convenient! iPad application "MetaMoji Note" that allows you to freely write not only handwritten notes but also diagrams and photos

We introduced how to use the memo app that comes standard with the iPad, as well as other recommended memo apps. If you've only been able to enter text up until now, please take this opportunity to master it. Your iPad will be even more useful.

* Data is based on editorial research as of mid-July 2021. *Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content. * Please use and operate the product at your own risk.

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