Use the Action Button to Take Notes in a Flash

If you’re constantly taking notes or using your iPhone to remind yourself of the things you need to do during the day, the Action button can help you capture all your thoughts at any given moment. Instead of just opening the Notes app or using the Quick Note control in the Control Center, you can build a Shortcut that creates a new note immediately, and even sends it to a specific folder if you want to keep things organized.

This is great for writers, students, busy parents, and basically anyone whose brain keeps throwing out ideas and reminders at inconvenient times. Whether you need to remember the groceries you need to buy or your to-do list for tomorrow, this small change will make it easier to remind yourself without losing focus.