Quick Jot is OrbNote's built-in inbox. It is designed for moments when you want to preserve an idea without interrupting yourself to choose a Thread, title, or long-term structure.

When to use Quick Jot

Use Quick Jot for fleeting thoughts, temporary reminders, links, screenshots, voice notes, files, or small tasks that may become useful later.

Situation Recommended action
You know the final Thread Add the message directly to that Thread
You only need to save the thought Put it in Quick Jot
Several related ideas are emerging Capture them first, then move or organize them together
The information is intentionally temporary Consider a temporary Thread with message expiration

Capture something

  1. Open Quick Jot from the OrbNote sidebar.
  2. Enter the thought, or add a supported photo, recording, file, or checklist.
  3. Send it. The item is saved immediately in the Quick Jot timeline.
  4. Continue adding context if the idea grows.

You do not need to create a document title or choose a destination before sending the first message.

Organize it later

When the destination becomes clearer, move the item into an existing Thread or create a new Thread. If you use OrbNote Pro, AI Organization can suggest a suitable Thread after capture.

For the thinking behind this workflow, read What is conversational note-taking?.

Good Quick Jot habits

  • Capture the original wording before polishing it.
  • Add enough context that the note will still make sense later.
  • Review Quick Jot when it starts to feel crowded, not after every message.
  • Keep durable topics in Threads and use Quick Jot as the entrance, not the final structure for everything.