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Notes

Use shared notes for instructions, reminders, family knowledge, attachments, tags, comments, and share links when information needs to stay findable.

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Best for

Write useful notes
Organize notes
Share information

Notes are best for information that people ask for repeatedly.

Tags, pinning, comments, and attachments keep notes useful as the volume grows.

Shareable notes make it easier to pass information without forwarding chat threads.

In this guide

Section 01

What belongs in Notes

If the same piece of information keeps getting asked in chat, it probably belongs in a note.

  • School pickup instructions and recurring logistics.
  • Meal plans, house rules, or caregiver information.
  • Shared references like Wi-Fi details, vendor contacts, or recurring shopping guidance.
  • Event prep checklists and reminders.

Section 02

Writing notes people can scan quickly

  • Put the most important instruction in the first two lines.
  • Use headings or short paragraphs instead of large blocks of text.
  • Use lists for steps, supplies, or schedules.
  • Keep updates incremental so people trust the note to stay current.

Section 03

Pinning, tags, and reminders

Pinned notes surface the information your family needs most often. Tags help group notes by purpose. Reminders are useful when a note matters later, not just now.

  • Pin only a few high-value notes so pinning stays meaningful.
  • Use consistent tags instead of slightly different versions of the same category.
  • Set reminders for deadlines, pickups, renewals, or one-off events.

Section 04

Comments, attachments, and share links

  • Use comments when the note needs discussion without rewriting the base content.
  • Attach files or images when the context matters more than the text alone.
  • Use share links for notes that need to leave the app temporarily but still stay traceable.

Use notes as living references

A good shared note should get better over time. If the same clarification keeps coming up, add it to the note instead of answering it again elsewhere.

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