Add Labels in a Flash with Quick Notes
The goal for Glean is simple, distraction-free note taking.
If to you that means engaging in the moment without typing any notes, then Quick Notes is for you.
With Quick Notes, you can add labels and images to your feed with a single click or key press.
So you can pick out key moments without typing a word.
Turning on Quick Notes
To turn on Quick Notes, toggle the switch on the top right of the text input box:
With Quick Notes:
- The text box disappears.
- You can instantly post any label to your Feed with either:
- A single mouse click
A simple keyboard shortcut, as detailed below:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Post a Heading |
| 2 | Post an Important label |
| 3 | Post a Review label |
| P | Take a Screenshot (while recording screen audio) |
| I | Add an Image Card |
| W | Add a Definition Card |
| T | Add a Task Card |
| D | Add a Scribble Card |
Turning off Quick Notes
To exit Quick Notes, just toggle the switch to off.
Prefer to combine labels and text notes?
Use Glean's Quick Actions to take rich notes without lifting your hands from the keyboard.
Keen to up your productivity both in and out of class?
Get around Glean quicker with our list of handy Keyboard Shortcuts.