{"id":438180,"date":"2022-04-27T13:03:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T10:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/im-kicking-myself-for-not-knowing-this-simple-note-taking-trick-for-mac\/"},"modified":"2022-04-27T13:03:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T10:03:19","slug":"im-kicking-myself-for-not-knowing-this-simple-note-taking-trick-for-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/im-kicking-myself-for-not-knowing-this-simple-note-taking-trick-for-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#I\u2019m kicking myself for not knowing this simple note-taking trick for Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a354ac79db34\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a354ac79db34\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/im-kicking-myself-for-not-knowing-this-simple-note-taking-trick-for-mac\/#%E2%80%9CIm_kicking_myself_for_not_knowing_this_simple_note-taking_trick_for_Mac%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;I\u2019m kicking myself for not knowing this simple note-taking trick for Mac&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIm_kicking_myself_for_not_knowing_this_simple_note-taking_trick_for_Mac%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;I\u2019m kicking myself for not knowing this simple note-taking trick for Mac&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            I\u2019ve been using a Mac for a few years now, and I regularly take quick notes \u2014 it might be to jot down a phone number, remind myself about a task, or make a list of groceries I need to order.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, I\u2019d open the Spotlight search tool (Cmd + Space), type in \u2018notes\u2019, and write a new note in the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> that shows up.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a bad process, but it\u2019s a tad lengthy. Thankfully, I accidentally found this amazing trick to launch the Notes app and start writing.<\/p>\n<p>It was so simple that I am still kicking myself for not knowing it all these years. Are you ready for it? Are you?<\/p>\n<p>Okay, so bring your cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>Is there more? Nope.<\/p>\n<p>If you move the cursor there, you\u2019ll see a small window appear; clicking on it will bring up a quick note page.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1385558 js-lazy\" alt=\"Yep. That small note poking out of the corner\" width=\"428\" height=\"600\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM.png 428w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM-150x210.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM-96x135.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM-193x270.png 193w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fbasics%2F2022%2F04%2F27%2Fhow-to-use-mac-hot-corners-for-note-taking%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Yep. 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That small note poking out of the corner\" width=\"428\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM.png 428w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM-150x210.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM-96x135.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.44.47-PM-193x270.png 193w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Mac uses something called a Hot Corner to activate the Notes app. So when you hover over a corner on your system, the OS triggers a predefined action. The Notes app trick is enabled by default on Macs; you can change that, and configure your own Hot Corners too.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <em>System Preferences<\/em> on your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <em>Mission Control<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <em>Hot Corners\u2026<\/em> button.<\/li>\n<li>Now, you\u2019ll be able to define shortcuts like Desktop, Launchpad, and Mission Control for all four corners of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1385557 js-lazy\" alt=\"Here are your options for Hot Corner customization \" width=\"796\" height=\"700\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-796x700.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-796x700.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-239x210.png 239w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-153x135.png 153w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-307x270.png 307w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM.png 1380w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fbasics%2F2022%2F04%2F27%2Fhow-to-use-mac-hot-corners-for-note-taking%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Here are your options for Hot Corner customization\" data-title=\"Share Here are your options for Hot Corner customization on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Here are your options for Hot Corner customization on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Here are your options for Hot Corner customization<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1385557\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-796x700.png\" alt=\"Here are your options for Hot Corner customization \" width=\"796\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-796x700.png 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-239x210.png 239w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-153x135.png 153w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM-307x270.png 307w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/04\/Screenshot-2022-04-27-at-2.45.18-PM.png 1380w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019re all set to make better use of your screen real estate. 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