Question: What happened to the “done” button in notes on ipad os26? I updated all my devices and see the checkmark on Mac and iPhone, but not on iPad. Did they forget? Not sure why iPad is different.
Presumably you refer to this "back arrow" seen within the iPhone Notes App:
This button does not "save" the open note; changes within Notes are automatically and continuously made as the "open note" is edited by the User. Instead, this button is used within the iPhone Notes App to return from the currently open note to the Notes listing.
This button is not seen within the iPad Notes App - as, with the iPad's much larger screen, the return-button is unnecessary.
For iPad, the Notes list is simply accessed at the left of the Notes window. The Notes list is exposed or hidden by tapping the "twin arrows" button at top left of the Notes window.
Presumably you refer to this "back arrow" seen within the iPhone Notes App:
This button does not "save" the open note; changes within Notes are automatically and continuously made as the "open note" is edited by the User. Instead, this button is used within the iPhone Notes App to return from the currently open note to the Notes listing.
This button is not seen within the iPad Notes App - as, with the iPad's much larger screen, the return-button is unnecessary.
For iPad, the Notes list is simply accessed at the left of the Notes window. The Notes list is exposed or hidden by tapping the "twin arrows" button at top left of the Notes window.
This is admittedly inconsistent behavior. Personally I never missed the checkmark on iPad as exiting the note saves it. Similarly, tapping the “<“ on iPhone saves the note just as the checkmark does.
Anyway, if you wish, submit feedback to Apple.
Thanks, I noticed it immediately on my phone but didn’t see it on the iPad, which is a disconnect to me as both devices had the done button previously. I was expecting them to have the same features in the upgrade.
You're very welcome.
The return button is only used/needed with iPhone as, due to its much smaller screen, you see fewer elements of the App user interface. As you navigate your iPad, you will doubtless encounter similar differences between iPad and iPhone.
Thanks, I use my iPad more than my phone so I’m missing that button! It’s on the phone so the inconsistency is frustrating.
Glad that helped. You’re an observant person. I missed that change.
Enjoy your Apple gear.
Ah ha! I get that now! Thanks for pointing it out. “Case is closed”
You're welcome 🙂
Where is the checkmark for notes completion on iPad in os26?
