Syncing with iCloud is automatic, so you don’t need to do anything to trigger syncing.

First, verify your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and you’re signed in to your iCloud account.

SelectShow AllunderApps Using iCloudif you don’t see Notes.

Screenshot of iCloud sync settings on iPhone

TapNotesand move the slider to on/green or move the slider besideSync this iPhone.

Next, on your Mac, openSystem PreferencesorSystem configs.

Selectyour nameorApple Account>iCloud.

Selecting System Preferences.

In some versions of macOS, this option is called “Apple ID.”

Move theNotesslider to on/green or go toApps Using iCloudand tapShow All>Notes>Sync this iPad.

you might use some iCloud features on Windows, but syncing Notes isn’t one of them.

Screenshot of System Preferences window on Mac

That’s because there’s no Apple Notes app available for Windows.

Screenshot of iCloud sync settings on a Mac

Screenshot of the Settings app on iPad

Selecting iCloud.

Screenshot of the iCloud settings screen on iPad