Creating and Managing Notes in Elephas (iOS)
Write, edit, and organize text notes within your Super Brain
What are Notes in Elephas?
The Notes tab in Elephas allows you to create, edit, and manage personal text notes that can be indexed into your Super Brain or kept as standalone reference material.
Accessing Your Notes
- Open the Elephas app
- Tap the Notes tab in the bottom navigation
- View all your notes displayed in a grid, sorted by most recently updated
Each note card shows a preview of its content and when it was last modified.
Creating a New Note
Method 1: Using the Add Button
- Tap the ➕ button (top-right corner)
- Type or paste your content
- Tap Save to finish.
Method 2: From Another App
- Select text in any app (Safari, Mail, Messages, etc.)
- Tap Share → Elephas AI
- Elephas opens with a new note pre-filled with your selected text
- Edit if needed, then tap Save
Tip: The share method is perfect for quickly capturing quotes, excerpts, or important passages from articles and documents.
Editing Existing Notes
Opening a Note
- Tap any note card to open it in the full editor
- The complete note content appears for editing
Available Editing Features
- Full text editing: Type, delete, and modify content freely
- Copy text: Copy portions or entire notes to clipboard
- Share to other apps: Export notes using iOS Share Sheet
Managing Your Notes
Viewing and Organizing
Each note card shows its title (first few characters), content preview, and last updated date.
Searching Notes
Use the search bar to filter notes instantly as you type. Search works across all note content and is case-insensitive. Tap X to clear your search.
Deleting Notes
Long-press a note card, tap Delete, and confirm. Important: Deleted notes cannot be recovered.
Important: Deleted notes cannot be recovered.
Notes vs Brain Tab
Understanding the Difference
- Notes tab: For quick text entries, personal reminders, and working drafts
- Content tab: For indexed files, web pages, and structured documents
When to Use Notes
- Jotting down quick thoughts or ideas
- Saving text snippets from research
- Creating personal summaries
- Drafting content before formal documentation
- Temporary storage for copied text
When to Use Brain Content
- Adding complete documents or PDFs
- Indexing web pages and articles
- Uploading structured files for chat
- Building a searchable knowledge base
Related Articles
- Adding Content to Your Brain (iOS) — Upload files and web pages
- Sharing Content from Other Apps to iOS Brain — Use Share Extension for quick capture
- Chat with Your Super Brain (iOS) — Access indexed information in conversations
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