Multi-Note and Note Switcher

Multi-Note lets you open and work on two notes simultaneously in horizontal or vertical view. With the Note Switcher, you can switch between notes quickly.

Opening Multi-Note

iPad

  1. Open a note.
  2. Swipe from the left side of the screen to open the Note Switcher.
  3. Press and hold a note’s thumbnail.
  4. Tap Open On Right or Open On Bottom.

Alternatively, drag and drop a note from the Note Switcher into the note editing area.

To change how the Note Switcher opens, go to Settings > Note Editor > Gestures > Note Switcher and select Swipe from Left Edge or None. Selecting None disables this gesture, and swiping from the left edge will go back to the library instead.

Mac

  1. Open a new note.
  2. Right-click on a second note and select Open in a New Window.

Switching Notes and Orientation (iPad only)

  1. Open the Note Switcher.
  2. Press and hold the thumbnail for one of the notes in use.
  3. Select Switch Notes for the notes to swap places. 
  4. Select Switch Orientation to move between a left-right or top-bottom view. 

Multitasking

Notability is compatible with Apple's Multitasking feature, allowing you to use it side-by-side with another app. Learn more here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102576 

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