Beyond Email: #4 Note taking done right with Notes

Beyond Email: #4 Note taking done right with Notes

With her favorite links now saved in Bookmarks, Sarah is feeling even more at home in Zoho Mail. As her day fills up with meetings and project discussions, she often finds herself scribbling quick ideas and reminders—only to lose track of them later. Looking for a better way to stay organized, Sarah explores Notes in Zoho Mail.

Notes in Zoho Mail

Notes in Zoho Mail allow you to jot down meeting summaries quickly, to-do lists, and creative ideas—right from your inbox. Each note is neatly stored, searchable, and accessible anytime. Whether you are brainstorming, planning your day, or tracking follow-ups, Notes helps you stay organized.

Access Notes

Notes in Zoho Mail is available in the left pane of the Zoho Mail interface for easy and better access.  In the Notes tab, you can view all your created notes, including default views, grouped notes, and all applied tags. You can effortlessly create a new Note in Zoho Mail using the New Note option.



Additionally, you can create a new note in Zoho Mail using Contextual integration. Simply highlight the text by selecting, and the Smart create menu pops up. 


Click on the Create Note icon to create a note with highlighted text. 
In Notes, you can also:
  • Color Code Notes 
  • Pin Important Notes 
  • Add Reminders 
  • Search Notes 
  • Share Notes 
  • Attach Files to notes

Sarah has finally found her way around Zoho Mail, making the most of productivity. That brings our Productivity Month special to a close—but our weekly tips will continue, helping you get even more out of Zoho Mail.


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