The Notes app is a great way to keep track of the important information in your life. The latest version available for iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan, or newer, allows you to create interactive checklists so you can easily keep track of your list and check items off when they are complete.

This article details how to create a checklist on your iPhone, iPad or Mac using the revamped Notes app.

Create a checklist on your iPhone or iPad

Open the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad > compose a new Note or open an existing Note > tap anywhere in the compose section > tap the ‘+’ icon that appears.

The formatting options will appear and the checklist icon will be on the far left. Tap the checklist icon to display a blank checklist button and simply type in your specific task.

If you have an existing Note, move the cursor next to the listed item, tap the checklist button, and create a mark.

Once you have completed a checklist item, you can tap inside the empty circle to mark it as done.

Create a checklist on your Mac

Open the Notes app on your Mac > in the toolbar, click the icon that has a check mark enclosed in a circle.

If you have not checked off a listed item, it will have a large, empty circle next to it. Once you have completed an item, simply click the empty circle and it will turn into an orange check mark.

Creating a list of checklist item works in the same way as bullets. When you get to the end of an item, press enter to create new checklist item on the next line and so forth. To switch the checklist feature off, simply press enter twice consequently or click the checklist icon.

The Notes app gets password and Touch ID protection

The Notes app will see an additional feature added to it with the release of iOS 9.3, currently only available in the developer and public beta forms and Mac OS X 10.11.4 in beta.

With iOS 9.3, it will be possible to secure the important information in your Notes, like medical information, bank details etc. with both a password and Touch ID.

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