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How to search for or rename a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone

You can search for recordings or rename any recording in Voice Memos. A new recording is first named New Recording or the name of your location, and you can even search a transcript for a word or phrase.

Here’s how to search for or rename a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone.

Search for a recording

  1. Start the Voice Memos app (in the Utilities folder) on your iPhone.
  2. Swipe down from the middle of the list of recordings to reveal the search field.
  3. Tap the search field, enter part or all of the recording name, and then tap Search.

Note: Enter a word or phrase in this field, and you can search for it in a transcript, too.

Rename a recording

A recording is initially saved with the name New Recording or the name of your location, if Location Services is turned on in Settings > Privacy & Security. You can change the name.

  1. Start the Voice Memos app (in the Utilities folder) on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the recording and tap the name. Type a new one.