Quick Tips to Organize Google Keep

Quick Tips to Organize Google Keep

I use Google Keep all the time to jot things down, but it can get messy fast. There are simple ways to keep them organized, making it way more useful. As this previous post about Google Keep reminds us, it’s not just about capturing notes — it’s about organizing them so you can actually find them later.

Easy ways to organize your Keep notes:

• Labels & hashtags: Treat them like folders to group your notes into categories.

• Colors: Use them as visual cues.

• Archive instead of delete: Keeps things out of sight but still accessible and reusable!

• Reminders: Set by time or location — super handy for shopping lists.

• Share notes: Collaborate with coworkers or family.

• Move big notes: Copy notes to Google Docs when they get too long.

A few simple habits can keep your notes organized, instead of just another pile of sticky notes.

Article by Karen Matthes, Extension Learning Technologies, klm@umn.edu