How Do I Create Subfolders In Notes App

I am using the notes app and would like to create subfolders. When looking into forums and various places, it mentions upgrading apple notes to enjoy all of the features, like subfolders...however, I am unable to create any subfolders on my Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Please advise.

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 7:47 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2019 12:16 PM

@susanlarae


There is a workaround if you are on an iOS device.


  1. Open Safari App
  2. Go to: iCloud.com
  3. When the page resolves, demanding you set up your iOS device: TOUCH and HOLD the refresh icon at the right side of the Address Bar.
  4. Then a contextual option will appear: "Request Desktop Site"; TOUCH that contextual link.
  5. You can now login to iCloud.com and create and manage Folders and Subfolders there.


As a bonus tip, using Request Desktop Site can resolve many issues with websites that behave "better" on desktop Macs.

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Jan 1, 2019 12:16 PM in response to MichelPM

@susanlarae


There is a workaround if you are on an iOS device.


  1. Open Safari App
  2. Go to: iCloud.com
  3. When the page resolves, demanding you set up your iOS device: TOUCH and HOLD the refresh icon at the right side of the Address Bar.
  4. Then a contextual option will appear: "Request Desktop Site"; TOUCH that contextual link.
  5. You can now login to iCloud.com and create and manage Folders and Subfolders there.


As a bonus tip, using Request Desktop Site can resolve many issues with websites that behave "better" on desktop Macs.

Dec 11, 2018 4:18 AM in response to susanlarae

The Apple Notes apps is a basic notes and sketching app.

The Apple Notes app for iOS has no subfolders feature.

It is not even mentioned as a feature in the iOS App Store description.

If you need/want a subfolder feature and other more comprehensive note features, you will have to seek out and search tge iOS App Store for other third party notes apps that support this feature.


Good Luck to You!

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