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Multi-Note and Note Switcher

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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

iOS

  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.

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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