How to display full-screen note list in Notes app on iPad mini?

On my IPad mini in the Notes app, notes are showing now as a list on the list on the left and preview on right, similar to emails. Is there a way to get it as a full screen list like it was and still is on IPhones?




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Original Title: Notes App IPad Mini

iPad mini 5, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jan 28, 2026 7:31 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2026 7:40 AM

iPhones, with a smaller screen, can show either the Notes list - or an expanded view of the selected/open note.


By contrast, iPad has a larger screen - and the App therefore differs in its full-screen or windowed appearance. If you re-size the Notes window, you will see the equivalent iPhone visual presentation. While displayed full-screen, you will see the Notes list to the left - and the body of the currently selected note to the right.


The selected note can be expanded to full-screen by tapping the double-headed arrow button a top-left of the note window.


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Jan 28, 2026 7:40 AM in response to HRH2012

iPhones, with a smaller screen, can show either the Notes list - or an expanded view of the selected/open note.


By contrast, iPad has a larger screen - and the App therefore differs in its full-screen or windowed appearance. If you re-size the Notes window, you will see the equivalent iPhone visual presentation. While displayed full-screen, you will see the Notes list to the left - and the body of the currently selected note to the right.


The selected note can be expanded to full-screen by tapping the double-headed arrow button a top-left of the note window.


How to display full-screen note list in Notes app on iPad mini?

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