Is it possible to search for a text term from the iPhone main screen just as you would do with the Notes app?
It would be nice to be able to find references to an item within different apps on the iPhone.
Possible?
iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17
BlackS4 wrote:
no, a paper journal doesn’t have a search function but if you’re going to write it digitally, that’s the least they should include. A simple tool that would allow you to find things. I just created my first entry ever and the next thing I did was look for a search field to see if I should include tags for future reference. Come on Apple. Don’t be lazy.
This is the first iteration of the app. It has been my observation that the first iteration of Apple apps is pretty basic. My guess is that they wait to see how people use them and what people ask for.
Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. However, you should let them know what you'd like to see here:
Meanwhile, I'd suggest you take a look at DayOne. It's a very mature journaling app that's available on iPhones, iPads, Macs, through browsers and, in a very limited way on the Apple Watch. And, the iPhone version can use Apple's Journaling prompts and suggestions. So, best of both worlds in my opinion.
ferdberfel89 wrote:
is there a bug report/feature request area in these forums?
Yes. I posted the link in this thread already. Three times.
Totally support adding a search feature to Journal. @apple can you get on it please?
While we're at it, a little basic text formatting would be downright 20th century
We don’t have search function in paper notes too :) So, don’t you use search in digital notes?
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Without a search function, I am less likely to continue using the Journal app. I’m wondering if Apple deliberately left it out over concerns it could compromise security.
Excellent! Could you describe the process of doing it?
Glad to hear the link was helpful.
It's the first iteration of the app. I'm sure we'll see changes over time.
Good id but seems not to work in dutch Language 😕
Find it hard to believe this app is missing a few key features, specifically the search function. In addition to that if the app closes inadvertently you lose information. I’ve gone back to Day one.
Please make this searchable and exportable!
How to search within the Journal app from the iPhone main screen
