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How to get started with Reminders on iPad

The Reminders app helps you remember anything you need to track. You can set reminders, make grocery lists, create checklists for projects, and organize tasks in to-do lists.

You can type, dictate, ask Siri, or even scribble with Apple Pencil when you need to remember something. A grocery list automatically sorts items into categories, and you can invite people to work on a list, categorize with tags, and manage your reminders with Smart Lists.

The Reminders app, showing a new task being added to the Reminders list.

Set a reminder

When you need to remember something, type it, dictate it, ask Siri, or scribble it with Apple Pencil.

The Reminders app, showing a grocery list with items in categories such as Produce and Seafood.

Create a grocery list

Make your shopping easier with a grocery list that automatically sorts items into categories. To convert a regular list into a grocery list, tap the More button (at the top-right corner), tap Show List Info, tap List Type, then choose Groceries.

The Reminders app, showing a grocery list with options for sharing on the right.

Collaborate on a list

To invite people to work on a list, tap the Share button, then choose a sharing option.

The Reminders app, showing multiple lists and the Tag Browser on the left. On the right is a list of all items with tags.

Organize your reminders

Create new lists that suit your needs, use tags to categorize, and manage your reminders with Smart Lists.

Note: To use all the Reminders features described in this guide, you need updated reminders in iCloud. With other accounts, some features aren’t available.

For more help with Reminders, these guides are worth a look: