Google Keep is a note-taking and organization app offered by Google. It allows you to create notes, set reminders, and access your notes across various devices, including mobile phones. Here’s how to use a Google Keep on your mobile device (Android or iOS) to create notes and set reminders:
How to use Google Keep on Mobile (Android/iOS)
Install the Google Keep App:
- If you don’t already have the Google Keep app installed on your mobile device, you can download it from the Google Play Store (for Android) or the Apple App Store (for iOS).
Open the Google Keep App:
- After installation, open the Google Keep app by tapping on its icon on your device’s home screen.
Sign In
- If you’re not already signed in with your Google account, you’ll need to sign in or create one. Google Keep is linked to your Google account, and your notes will be synced across devices.
Create a Note:
- To create a new note, tap the colorful “+ New note” button at the bottom of the screen. This will open a new note.
Add Content to Your Note:
- In the note, you can add text, checklists, images, drawings, or voice recordings. Simply tap inside the note to start typing or use the icons at the bottom to add different types of content.
Set a Reminder:
- To set a reminder for your note, tap the small finger icon (with a string tied around it) located at the top of the note. This will open the reminder options.
- Select the date and time you want to be reminded about the note. You can also choose to be reminded by location (if your mobile device’s location services are enabled).
Save Your Note:
- After creating your note and setting a reminder, tap the checkmark icon in the top-left corner of the note to save it.
View and Manage Notes and Reminders:
- All your notes and reminders will be listed on the main screen of the Google Keep app. You can scroll through them and tap on a note to view or edit it.
- Reminders will also appear in your device’s notifications at the scheduled date and time.
Access Google Keep Across Devices:
- Google Keep syncs your notes and reminders to your Google account. This means you can access them on other devices with the Google Keep app or through the web browser at keep.google.com.
Organize and Label Notes:
- To do this, tap the three dots (menu) icon on a note, and then select “Add label” or “Change color.”
Archive or Delete Notes:
- To archive or delete a note, tap the three dots (menu) icon on a note, and select “Archive” or “Delete.” Archived notes can be accessed from the main menu.
Search for Notes:
- Use the search bar at the top of the main screen to quickly find specific notes by keywords.
Google Keep is a versatile and user-friendly note-taking app, and it can help you stay organized and on top of your tasks and reminders on your mobile device.
How to use Google Keep online
Using Google Keep online is straightforward, and it provides you with the flexibility to access and manage your notes from any web browser. Here’s how to use Google Keep on a web browser:
Access Google Keep:
- Open your preferred web browser (such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge).
Sign In to Your Google Account:
- If you’re not already signed in with your Google account, go to the Google sign-in page (https://accounts.google.com) and log in with your Google credentials.
Access Google Keep:
- Once you’re signed in to your Google account, type “Google Keep” in the browser’s address bar or go to the Google Keep website directly by visiting: https://keep.google.com/
- You should see the Google Keep web app interface.
View and Manage Your Notes:
- On the Google Keep web interface, you’ll see all your notes listed on the left-hand side. Notes with reminders will appear at the top, sorted by the reminder date and time.
- Click on a note to view, edit, or add to it.
Create a New Note:
- To create a new note, click the “Take a note” field at the bottom of the left-hand panel. This will open a new note where you can enter text, add checkboxes, insert images, create drawings, or add voice recordings.
Set Reminders:
- To set a reminder for a note, click the “Add reminder” icon (bell-shaped) at the bottom of the note.
Organize and Label Notes:
- To do this, click the “Label” icon (tag-shaped) in the note and enter a label name. You can then click on a label in the left-hand panel to view all notes with that label.
Color Code Notes:
- You can color-code your notes for easy identification. Click the “Change color” icon (palette-shaped) in the note to select a color.
Archive or Delete Notes:
- To archive or delete a note, click the three-dot menu icon (more options) in the note and choose “Archive” or “Delete.” Archived notes can be found in the left-hand panel under “Archive.”
Search for Notes:
- Use the search bar at the top of the Google Keep web interface to search for specific notes by keywords.
Access on Mobile Devices:
- Any changes or notes you create on the Google Keep web app will automatically sync with the mobile app if you’re signed in with the same Google account.
Access Archived Notes:
- To view your archived notes, click “Archive” in the left-hand panel. You can unarchive notes by clicking on them and selecting “Unarchive.”
Settings:
- Here, you can customize settings such as archive behavior, keyboard shortcuts, and more.
Google Keep on the web is a convenient way to manage your notes, reminders, and tasks from your computer’s web browser