Apple’s iOS 17 update has brought a cool new feature to Apple Notes – the ability to use block quotes. This handy tool can change how you arrange and display info in your notes.
In this post, I’ll guide you on how to use block quotes in Apple Notes on your iPhone & iPad. Whether you’re jotting down important quotes or sorting your thoughts, block quotes can help make your notes more organized and visually pleasing.
Block quotes in Apple Notes are an awesome way to spotlight key parts of text in your notes. They’re noticeable because of their indentation and a unique line on the left side. This design makes it simple to spot and refer to quoted material, super helpful when you’re taking notes from various sources.
How to Use Block Quotes in Apple Notes
- Start the Notes app and pick a new or existing note.
- Place your cursor where you want the block quote.
- If your text is already there, just tap anywhere on it.
- To quote several paragraphs, double-tap a word and drag to select all the text you want.
- Tap the Formatting (Aa) icon above the keyboard on iPhone, or find it in the top toolbar.
- Pick “Body” from the format menu.
- Tap the “Block Quote icon” (a box with a line) in the format tools at the bottom right.
You’ll see a gray line show up on the left of your text, and the block quote will be a bit indented.
How to Remove Block Quotes
If you choose to remove a block quote from your note on an iPhone and iPad, just follow these steps:
- Press and hold on the text you want to remove the block quote formatting from.
- Tap on the “Aa” icon in the text toolbar.
- Deselect the “Block Quote” option from the formatting menu.
The quote bar will vanish, and the text will go back to its original formatting.
Use the block quotes feature in Notes to highlight long quotes without indents or quotation marks. It’s easy to use and makes your notes look tidy and organized. Whether you’re adding or removing them, it’s fast and simple on both iPhone and iPad.