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Is it possible to lock more than one note at a time?

As much as I love this app, and I’ve been using it many, many years, my issue is being able to lock the app itself. I know you can lock individual notes but I have SO many that to do that individually would be way too much. I have thousands and thousands of separate notes. If we could lock the app altogether, would be fantastic! Please consider it. This is the only app I trust not to be discontinued. I’ve had a few that I bought and when I got a new phone, the content was not available or it was discontinued or whatever… I was devastated as I need to be able to go back and check stuff. I copied all my entries from the other apps to this one and that’s when I realized I cannot lock the app itself. I try others on occasion for locking purposes but I always end up here again. Ty for keeping it around. It’s reliable! That’s important to me. Although so is my privacy….locking the app would help so much! This app is my lists and journal and thought keeper … everything. I use it multiple times daily.
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Amazing but (idea for update pls) wish the whole app could be locked

Basically, notes is amazing - great for quickly jotting down anything you need/want and I use it all the time, so 5 stars…however, I wish there was some way to lock/password protect the app, as I don’t want anyone being able to access my notes if they take my phone etc, and even tho there is a function where you can lock specific notes, I have too many documents to want to go through them and individually lock each one of them. Definitely recommend though :). But if possible it would be much better if you could add a general lock or an option to have to put in a password to access the app. Thx
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Why can’t we lock notes with attachments?

I have been using the Apple Notes app for a while now, and overall, it’s a fantastic tool for organizing thoughts, ideas, and important information. The seamless integration with other Apple devices and services is particularly commendable. However, there is one glaring issue that significantly impacts the utility of the app: the inability to lock notes that contain attachments.

Security is a crucial aspect of note-taking apps, and while Apple Notes does offer the ability to lock notes, this feature becomes practically useless when it excludes notes with attachments. Attachments such as images, PDFs, and other documents often contain sensitive information that needs to be protected. The current limitation forces users to separate their attachments from the text, thereby disrupting the organization and coherence of the notes.

Why can’t we lock notes with attachments? This seems like a basic feature that should be included, especially given Apple’s emphasis on privacy and security. It’s frustrating to see that such an essential functionality is missing. I hope the developers address this issue soon, as it would greatly enhance the overall user experience and security of the app.

Until this feature is implemented, users seeking to keep their notes with attachments secure will have to look for alternative solutions. Please consider prioritizing this update to meet the security needs of your users.
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100% would recommend

It is awesome for Nate taking and making quick listed without having to open a word doc, however I would really like the have the ability to lock a folder with all my gift ideas for my family and friends, it would be so much smoother that having to lock every individual note that is in the folder.

The scan option is priceless

Such a handy app and the scan option is so easy - more people should know about this!

Perfect app.

I love the Notes App! I use it regularly and rely on it heavily. First off, the design is incredible. The navigation makes everything feel more modern. Secondly, its features are extremely useful. The ability to move notes from folder to folder is amazing for making notes look much more presentable. The Apple Pencil is an addition to the app’s features. It’s great that the app can understand written text with the pen that auto generates. I’m also quite a fan of the Quick Notes feature which is good if you need to jot something down quickly. Overall, I think the Notes App is an app you always need to go to. I highly recommend this app over any other Notes App.
Thanks for reading :)
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GOOD HOWEVER

why did my phone delete you? all of them notessss😢? evwrythinggg?? ¡ lost everything!!!! and now.... NOW THAT STUFF IS KN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMYES!!'n i had to start from scratch. now someone out there knows my inner thoughts. i thought you were my safe app. but no... i can't trust anyone or anyTHING with my thoughts.... but yet... i run back to you with my thoughts cuz i can't find a better app... and you did save me in grade 8/9/10 by copy pasting my careers reflection homework YEAR AFTER YEAR WITH OUT FAIL and it was in grade 11/12 too i forgot so THANK YOU i was NOT about to try in CAREERS class😭😭💀 anyways so thx <3 for that therefore... i give you a solid 8.19/10 closest is 4/5 stars....! be grateful i didn't report ur *ss for stealing me thoughts ?!!? you do that once more with my latest attempt to get you to work.... and i WILL never forgive you and i will never ever use notes and supporting ur anti paper propaganda if you don't work i WILL GO BACK TO paper WHICH IS WORSEEEEE. good luck. you have 3 seconds.
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cant change font size

Just like all the mysterious 5 star ratings on apple's own app recently, it's dubious at best. The fonts are permanently set to small and faint. Funny enough, when you increase font size on your mac, it decreases the font size on the same document on your phone.

uhm what’s going on?

so I’m having problems for some reason with this because I don’t know if it’s the app or not, but I have this thing that I write my notes but then if I click folder it will delete all my notes and they will all disappear and when I try to search them up it doesn’t come up. I wrote some really important things down and am really upset that this is the second time? In general I love the app, just I need an explanation and how do I get the notes back?
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Basically the point of the app!

This was so useful when i came up into this app. Since i ever had been on it, i love the features we can do in this, its like voice memo, but text instead of speech. I made so many different school notes and it really does help me, especially because i ace my school already, but still this is an amazing app for note taking and for people who have terrible memory! As i said in the title, it is basically the point of the game so i have no idea why people are complaining. I would definitely recommend if u ever need help With any hard work
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