iCloud Notes - no option to find text within a note

I'm using iCloud.com Notes app to share notes between Windows and macOS. On Windows, when I hit ctrl-F, the Notes app doesn't search the body of the note, only the headings of the notes on the left side. This is unbelievable to not have a find within note option in a note taking app. Please fix.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Jan 4, 2024 9:55 AM

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AH2408

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8 points

Jan 11, 2024 8:51 AM in response to Community User

I've noticed the same thing - and it's amazing that we have this issue in 2024. My workaround is to copy the iCloud Notes text into Notepad on Windows, do my search and edits as necessary, then paste the updated text back into iCloud Notes. Not ideal! Bring back Evernote!

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