Drafts Tips & Tricks: The Best Note Taking App

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Let's talk about Drafts, my all time favorite note taking and text editing app.
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  • @Tech-With-Dom
    @Tech-With-Dom2 жыл бұрын

    Really good app! It practically got me through writing my dissertation! Ideas come during during the strangest times and having an app where you can note down ideas even with your Apple Watch has helped so much!

  • @MartinOcando
    @MartinOcando2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, my favorite text input app just got on steroids today. Just the font changed my whole world. Thank you, Chris. THANK YOUUUU!!!!! Looking forward to the automation video.

  • @StrategyInformer-sjgold
    @StrategyInformer-sjgold2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. I have been a HUGE drafts fan since Merlin Mann started talking it up, but I have never been able to get my head around its advanced features and how I could work it in my automation flow so seeing anything my current productivity folks (Curtis, Simon, Bytereview, Tom Solid, Augest) can talk about it is great for me. So little good content about it.

  • @AntandGlen
    @AntandGlen2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, Great video. I started using Drafts when I started watching you (forever ago), but I never really use it to it’s full potential so this video is really helpful and I’m looking forward to the second part!

  • @doonytime
    @doonytime2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Chris. I'm already looking forward to part 2 😀

  • @astra1360
    @astra13602 жыл бұрын

    Because of you I’ve been using drafts for a year now and even am a pro subscriber. Thanks for the video!

  • @Foxhoyle
    @Foxhoyle2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! I learned a few new things! And I agree that it is an awesome app! Looking forward to Part 2!

  • @dean-fx
    @dean-fx2 жыл бұрын

    Backlinking is such a good idea; you should seriously pitch this to the devs! Even if it is not for everyone, a toggle for this would be awesome. Great idea

  • @MitchellGreen
    @MitchellGreen2 жыл бұрын

    This video Chris was the very best of any I have seen on software tips and tricks. I learned a ton! Thanks so very very much!!

  • @jeffhale1189
    @jeffhale11892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed watching. Blessings on your day.

  • @NiallDaly_cspace
    @NiallDaly_cspace2 жыл бұрын

    Great video can’t wait for part 2

  • @LarryRankJr
    @LarryRankJr2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been using Drafts for years, and I didn’t know the “pull down to search” feature! 🤯 Thanks for the tip! Looking forward to your next video. Keep up the good work!

  • @HerbalND

    @HerbalND

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean! I am constantly finding out something new about Drafts.

  • @NoahHerman
    @NoahHerman2 жыл бұрын

    Sick video Chris!

  • @RomaFedorov
    @RomaFedorov2 жыл бұрын

    Yo thank you for introducing me to this app. It really changed the way i do notes on my iPhone and Mac.

  • @Ali-zg4my
    @Ali-zg4my2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @dannypettiona1481
    @dannypettiona14812 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, amazing video mate! I’d love to see your workflow and automations between things, drafts and airtable - all apps I use in my workflow as well. Eg/. I see you handle projects in drafts and in airtable (and also in things I’m guessing!). How does it function between these tools so your not doubling up on work / stretching your ADHD brain (I’ve got ADHD as well so I understand our ‘quirks!’)

  • @TheDanLovallo
    @TheDanLovallo2 жыл бұрын

    Chris. Great video. I am a big fan of Drafts. Where did you get the ball mount attached to your stand for your Zoom digital recorder? I am looking for something similar. Thank you.

  • @igorchichkin509
    @igorchichkin5092 жыл бұрын

    Cool 😎 love it i use drafts all the Time

  • @jonvelletto3521
    @jonvelletto35212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great info. Was this video shot a while ago or have you returned to using the 12.9?

  • @ub-4630
    @ub-4630 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a hands on kind of person as well and I need to interact with what I learn. Also this is valuable content you're making.

  • @sondant4224
    @sondant42242 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the italy vlog;)

  • @JohnMcCreery
    @JohnMcCreery2 жыл бұрын

    Chris, thanks for this video. Could you point a long time user who hasn’t kept up with improvements to an up-to-date tutorial that includes them?

  • @LP-gs3xj
    @LP-gs3xj2 жыл бұрын

    Drafts is a must have app

  • @jonlee3567
    @jonlee3567 Жыл бұрын

    Great post! How do you separate criteria for what goes into Things app vs Drafts app?

  • @RichardAllum
    @RichardAllum2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been trying to use Drafts more but not a markdown fan. This has some useful ideas though.

  • @tommytm25
    @tommytm25 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I’m new using Draft, in the meantime is pretty awesome. I just want to know one thing: Is there any way to change the fantastical app for the apple calendar in that shorcut? Is there a way to update the things 3 error? It’s awesome!

  • @michelemize
    @michelemize Жыл бұрын

    Is there a link to part 2 of this video? Also, how does Drafts handle images? For example, if you are taking notes that refer to a screenshot or mockup?

  • @cvr_l0s
    @cvr_l0s2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think there is an option to create a query within Drafts? Similar to how roam allows you to future date TODOs and then query on those todos? Other than that I agree with everyone. This is a great video.

  • @Zereniti77
    @Zereniti772 жыл бұрын

    One thing not mentioned is the excellent support for dictation. It lets you speak out long blocks of text. And related to this is the Apple Watch app. I have the Drafts-complication on my watch so when I have something I need to remember I just dictate it to my watch and be done with it.

  • @GeminiMaddnezz864lyfe

    @GeminiMaddnezz864lyfe

    11 ай бұрын

    That's exactly why I picked it up

  • @daniellebelyea8008
    @daniellebelyea80082 жыл бұрын

    I need to know what weather app you use. Looks nice on your home screen…

  • @salvatoreocello
    @salvatoreocello2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Currently using craft but might actually give drafts a try due to the automation possibilities Gracias is Spanish Grazie is Italian

  • @DanMills7

    @DanMills7

    2 жыл бұрын

    You don’t have to give up Craft to use Drafts. Drafts compliments Craft. You can do all your initial text capture in Drafts and send it to Craft for long-term safe keeping or for formatting.

  • @salvatoreocello

    @salvatoreocello

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DanMills7 thank you! that’s true. I feel like to give it a fair shot I would try it by itself first just to learn and then try to integrate

  • @derranstokes8760
    @derranstokes87602 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see an Actions and Automations video please Chris

  • @iandthopper
    @iandthopper2 жыл бұрын

    Grazie!

  • @salvatoreocello
    @salvatoreocello2 жыл бұрын

    Fontcase?? Never heard it before let’s go

  • @dreamydancer
    @dreamydancer Жыл бұрын

    How did u get that font in the app??

  • @scott1414
    @scott14142 жыл бұрын

    Christopher, maybe I missed this…are you using standard Drafts or the Pro version?

  • @NeilChristiansen
    @NeilChristiansen2 жыл бұрын

    Under Launchpad it says "year of stability". Are you using the CGP Gray / Cortex theme system???

  • @ash-ey6fs
    @ash-ey6fs17 күн бұрын

    can you link to a guide of the shortcuts for drafts?

  • @mohdmuzammil348
    @mohdmuzammil3482 жыл бұрын

    which is best browser according to your?

  • @Carloselcoach
    @Carloselcoach Жыл бұрын

    Bro, I don’t want to see the markdown symbols, I want to see more clean my writing. Do you know if drafts has a feature to writing with bold, etc like a Roam o evernote without symbols?

  • @unleashedagain555
    @unleashedagain5552 жыл бұрын

    Can you export a draft as a Word doc or PDF? You mentioned pdf in the video but it’s not clear.

  • @enricojakobsoriano
    @enricojakobsoriano2 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great app. I just hate the subscription business model for software. I wish they had a one-time payment option. I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

  • @HerbalND

    @HerbalND

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used to feel the same way until I found that a lot of these companies are very small and a prescription model allows them to keep the app updated and their business going. I don’t mind the prescription model of an app that I know I’m going to use on a regular basis. My budget is very limited but Drafts is one I did pay for. I believe they have a free trial option and then either a monthly or a yearly plan. I’m referring to iOS. I don’t know what it is for Mac. It does an ton of things, so it’s really worth it.

  • @38crush
    @38crush Жыл бұрын

    How do you get the blue font?

  • @techjunkie77
    @techjunkie772 жыл бұрын

    Does the subscription work with family sharing?

  • @BalanceIncoming
    @BalanceIncoming Жыл бұрын

    I can’t seem to get Markdown to work correctly. When I use it in this app and try to send it to Notes or Mail, it shows all of the symbols in Drafts used to create it. Even worse, for some reason my headers don’t look nearly as defined as yours do. Can anyone help please it’s driving me insane lol

  • @fannypack96
    @fannypack962 жыл бұрын

    I have used Drafts for awhile and one of the features that I enjoy is when I create a draft, e.g., a note when in the grocery store or a website I hear on the radio, I am able to jolt down quickly the text , usually on my iPhone, that I want to capture for later when I return home. I have found that when I return home my iPad (internet connection via Wi-Fi ) will have the iPhone draft note I entered while I was away from home will sync on my iPad so my iPhone & iPad draft notes are always in sync…. Recently the syncing stopped but I don’t know what I changed in the Draft settings on the iPhone or iPad that caused the syncing to stop working. Is there a setting in the Drafts app that I need to set on the iPhone & iPad so the copy of a draft note is always the same on each device? Thx for this Tricks & tips Video and I look fwd to the Part 2 of this video that has more Drafts app info…. Have a great day….

  • @LarryRankJr

    @LarryRankJr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Drafts uses iCloud for syncing. Start by looking at iCloud Sync in Settings in Drafts. You’ll find some helpful tips for troubleshooting, including a link to an Agile Tortoise support page with more information.

  • @fannypack96

    @fannypack96

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LarryRankJr thx for taking the time to respond.

  • @tech-no-logictech9743
    @tech-no-logictech9743 Жыл бұрын

    Off topic but can I ask what size that Apple Watch is? :)

  • @ianpullinger4785
    @ianpullinger47852 жыл бұрын

    I have a love hate relationship with Drafts. It is a very well designed app and really does offer a great range of productivity features. However, I am not sure if it is worth the cost of the subscription when compared to the free Apple apps Notes and Reminders. Now that both support tagging the gap is closing and making Drafts a tougher decision.

  • @HerbalND

    @HerbalND

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is no comparison for me honestly. Drafts is more than just a note taking app. Just the actions themselves moves it way ahead of Apple notes. But then again, it’s going to be individualized for everybody in what their needs are.

  • @rascaldonthavealastnamexd1895
    @rascaldonthavealastnamexd18952 жыл бұрын

    do a ios 15.5 review (or a walkthrough)

  • @toonwood1270
    @toonwood12702 жыл бұрын

    Put a very needed subject in your video. How to install .dmg & .pkg file in ipad pro 12.9 ! i have softwares to install but can't. Pls help. HELP !!!

  • @Carloselcoach
    @Carloselcoach Жыл бұрын

    Drafts 5 it’s free? And works on [[MacBook]] the free version?

  • @jonlee3567
    @jonlee3567 Жыл бұрын

    Can you teach me how to create a launchpad?

  • @wj9949
    @wj99492 жыл бұрын

    Drafts looks clean and is a beautiful app, but the subscription model... Notes is more than enough, and for quick notes I use SideNotes. The app doesn't take up the whole screen, which is very useful when I'm reading or watching youtube.

  • @macsakki
    @macsakki2 жыл бұрын

    Which “flavour” of Markdown do you use in Drafts on iPad?

  • @ChrisLawley

    @ChrisLawley

    2 жыл бұрын

    The default one built into drafts. I don’t do much publishing so I don’t need anything too fancy.

  • @marcinwegierek2501
    @marcinwegierek25012 жыл бұрын

    Not Air 5 anymore?

  • @KL-uu7mb
    @KL-uu7mb Жыл бұрын

    draft vs craft?

  • @user-jo2wu7it8x
    @user-jo2wu7it8x Жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris

  • @sunnykim3057
    @sunnykim30572 жыл бұрын

    Download the app thanks for the information

  • @willhelliwell
    @willhelliwell Жыл бұрын

    I switched to Obsidian because Drafts can’t handle images. It’s a shame it opens slowly though. That’s where Drafts excels

  • @ourhouseuk
    @ourhouseuk Жыл бұрын

    😂…Gracias

  • @tinyentropy
    @tinyentropy Жыл бұрын

    Without subscription you cannot even access settings. Default layout is not nice. I don’t see the benefit in addition to Obsidian.

  • @tristen_grant
    @tristen_grant Жыл бұрын

    Aww its Mac only. :(

  • @123jo321be123
    @123jo321be123 Жыл бұрын

    as an iPad user, I say let’s boycott the iPad for the entire year of 2023 until IPad fixes our iPadOS issues

  • @kevinbautista6813
    @kevinbautista68132 жыл бұрын

    No entendí

  • @Richard_Barnes
    @Richard_Barnes2 жыл бұрын

    White fonts on black are eye watering. I just can’t do it. Apart from that, I have no clue what the hell went off in this video. Got lost and that was me done 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @techzung
    @techzung2 жыл бұрын

    Subscription based apps are the worst … especially a note taking app…

  • @JKStone234
    @JKStone2342 жыл бұрын

    I hate markdown, that is all :)

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