How to create a note, template, to-do list, or drawing in DicaNote

DicaNote does more than open a blank page. Tap the yellow + button and you get a menu with four create options. This guide covers the basics: which path to use and how to start.

For a deeper walkthrough of the editor after you create a blank note, see How to create your first note in DicaNote (local English draft) or the published Portuguese guide Como criar sua primeira nota no DicaNote.

Open the create menu

1. Open DicaNote.
2. On the home screen, tap the yellow + (bottom right).
3. Choose one of the four options.

1. Create note (blank)

1. Tap +.
2. Choose Create note (Start a blank note).
3. Type a clear title.
4. Write the body.
5. Tap Save (disk icon).

Bottom bar shortcuts: T (text), paperclip (attach), folder (categories), # (tags), related notes, checklist.

2. Note template

1. Tap +.
2. Choose Note template.
3. Pick a template (daily plan, meeting, travel, and so on).
4. Fill it in and save.

3. To-Do List

1. Tap +.
2. Choose To-Do List.
3. Title the list.
4. Add items and check them off.
5. Save.

4. Drawing

1. Tap +.
2. Choose Drawing.
3. Sketch with the drawing tools.
4. Save.

After you create: categories and tags

1. Category — folder icon → create or pick a group.
2. Tags — # → add labels such as urgent or ideas.
3. Pin — keep important notes at the top of home.

More detail: How to create and customize categories and tags in DicaNote and the published Portuguese guide Como organizar notas no DicaNote com categorias e etiquetas.

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