Apple reminders no section option and other features missing

I was trying to use my Apple Reminders app more frequently, and I watched a video on how to set up sections and sub sections in the app, as well as adding icons for the list. When I follow along and try to add a section under a list, the option is not available. It also does not allow me to view list in a horizontal view and other options that are available on the video I was watching. I can’t seem to find any help online on how to add this functionality, but it seems like I’m using a version that is very pared down.


Does anybody know how to fix this?

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on May 27, 2024 11:03 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2024 12:28 PM

Hello AspiringAltruist,


Could you confirm you’re using the most up to date version of iOS?


  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Software Update.


This was a feature added in iOS 17 so you’d need to at least be on that to have this feature (the iPhone 14 Pro does support iOS 17). I would, however, recommend updating to the most recent version of iOS (iOS 17.5.1).

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May 27, 2024 12:28 PM in response to AspiringAltruist

Hello AspiringAltruist,


Could you confirm you’re using the most up to date version of iOS?


  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Software Update.


This was a feature added in iOS 17 so you’d need to at least be on that to have this feature (the iPhone 14 Pro does support iOS 17). I would, however, recommend updating to the most recent version of iOS (iOS 17.5.1).

May 28, 2024 6:15 AM in response to AspiringAltruist

Could you maybe take a screenshot of what you’re doing so I can see what options are presented to you?


For me:

  1. Open Reminders.
  2. Under My Lists, select a reminders list you have or create a new list in the bottom right (Add List).
  3. Tap on More in the top right (the circle with three dots).
  4. For Sections,
    1. Tap Manage Sections and then tap New Section.
  5. To view as columns instead of rows, tap View as Columns.


To make a groceries list:

  1. Open Reminders.
  2. Tap Add List in the bottom right.
  3. Under List Type, tap the dropdown menu and select Groceries.

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