How to Archive Old Notes Without Losing Them
Move finished trips, old projects, and past party plans out of sight without deleting them. They stay one tap away if you need them again.
Your notes app is full of things you're done with
Open your notes and count how many you actually need this week. Probably a handful. The rest is last spring's shopping lists, the bathroom renovation you finished in March, and a packing list for a holiday you came back from months ago.
You could delete it all, but you won't, and honestly you shouldn't. Somewhere in that pile is the paint code for the hallway, the dishwasher receipt you'll want when it breaks, and a photo from a trip you still smile at.
Archive, don't delete
Archiving moves a note off your main screen without touching it. Photos, audio memos, and dates all stay exactly as they were. What's left up front is this week: the tasks you're doing, the project you're in the middle of. If you need something back, one tap restores it to the main screen. It's a small change, but mornings feel different when you don't scroll past last year to find today.
Good candidates for the archive
- Finished trips. Once you're home, the itinerary and packing checklist can go.
- Completed home projects. Keep the room measurements and paint codes archived, because you'll want them the next time something needs touching up.
- Past events. After a birthday or a wedding, archive the guest list and planning notes. You probably won't open them again, but if you do, they're there.
How to archive in Memory Chat
Swipe left on a note or Memory Box and tap Archive. That's it. It disappears from your main workspace and stays available whenever you go looking for it.
