Widgets for mobile apps

UpNote supports widgets on iOS and Android, allowing you to access your notes quickly from your home screen. Widgets help you stay organized by giving you fast access to recent notes, pinned notes, or your note list.

UpNote offers several widget types on iPhone, iPad and Android:

Quick Action Widget

The Quick Actions widget gives you fast shortcuts to create different types of notes. You can quickly:

  • Create a new note

  • Add a new task

  • Insert an image

  • Take a photo

  • Add a drawing

You can also choose where new notes should be saved, such as:

  • All Notes

  • A specific Tag

  • A specific Notebook

This widget is ideal for capturing ideas or tasks instantly.

Notes List Widget

ou can customize the list to show notes from:

  • All Notes

  • Quick Access

  • A specific Notebook

  • A specific Tag

  • A Filter

From this widget, you can:

  • Quickly open any note

  • Search for a note

  • Create a new note directly in the selected location

Customize the Note List Location:

  1. Long tap the widget.

  2. Tap Edit Widget.

  3. Select the desired location (filter, notebook, or tag).

Single Note Widget

Shows a specific note content, so you can use it as a shortcut to your note.

How to Add a Widget on iOS

  1. Long-press your home screen and tap the Edit button in the upper-left corner.

  2. Select Add Widget

  3. Search for UpNote in the widget list.

  4. Choose a widget size and type.

  5. Tap Add Widget, then configure it if needed (e.g., select a notebook, tag, or note).

How to Add a Widget on Android

  1. Long-press your home screen and tap Widgets.

  2. Find UpNote in the list.

  3. Choose a widget size and type.

  4. Drag and drop the widget to your home screen.

  5. Configure it if needed (choose a note or notebook).

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