Apple Notes is a great appfor jotting your thoughts down.

Even so, there are a number of easy ways to improve the app you might not know about.

Instead of a title, you could choose to start your notes off with aHeading,Subheading, orBodytext.

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to change how new notes begin.

For normal sized words, Body is the right option.

By default, when you check an item off in these lists, Notes will keep it in place.

Make this adjustment by going toSettings > Notes > Note Backgroundsand selectingLight.

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to automatically sort checklists.

Go toSettings > Notesand scroll down to theViewingsection.

you’re able to also selectSort Notes Byand chooseDate CreatedorTitle.

Some people find the gallery view easier to skim through and others like it because it’s aesthetically pleasing.

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to change the background color.

Make the switch by opening the Notes app on your iPhone and tapping thethree-dotsicon in the top-right corner.

SelectView as Galleryto switch.

But if you’d rather keep some notes on one rig specificallysay, your iPhoneyou can do that.

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to use grids for handwriting.

Go toSettings > Notesand enable"On My iPhone" Account.

Just go toSettings > Control Centerand addNotes.

Now, when you launch the app from the Control Center, it’ll automatically open a new note.

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to sort notes differently.

you might also make the app open your most recent note instead.

To do this, go toSettings > Notes > Access Notes from Lock Screenand selectResume Last Note.

In the market for a new iPhone?

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to view notes as a gallery.

Check out these latest options:

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to use an offline notes account.

A screenshot of Apple Notes settings, showing the option to tweak lock screen notes.