If you use Chrome, install theChrome extensionto make it easier to save bookmarks as you surf the web.

Here are instructions for the app, desktop versions, and for specific devices.

On the desktop, findSettingsby selecting the gear at the top of the screen.

The Settings gear in Google Keep

On mobile, find the options by tapping the three horizontal lines in the upper-left corner of the screen.

To make your notes more efficient, pin notes you view frequently and archive notes you no longer need.

SelectTake a notein the rectangular box on the Keep screen.

The menu and Settings option in the Google Keep app

After you create a note, Keep automatically saves the note.

Google Keep integrates withGoogle Calendar.

The bell reminder is at the top of the mobile app.

The “Take a Note” command in Google Keep

Keep also works withGoogle Maps.

Keep uses labels and colors to organize notes.

you’re free to create up to 50 labels to organize your notes.

The Remind Me button in Google Keep

A single note can have multiple labels.

jot down the name of the label you want to create.

If you want to assign a different label to a note, selectChange Label.

Add label in Google Keep

you might also opt for palette icon to see a pop-up window of colors.

Keep displays a list of labels that match.

snag the label you need.

Attaching labels in the Google Keep app

Keep automatically adds the last note you created to the top of the Keep workspace.

pick the thumbtack to pin the note at the top of the desktop.

To unpin a note, choose the thumbtack.

The Archive button on a note in Google Keep

The notes are still in Keep, but you won’t see the notes on your desktop.

Archived notes show up in a keyword search.

To remove a note from the archive, re-select theArchivebutton.

Grabbing image text from an image in Google Keep

On the desktop version, the three dots are at the bottom of the screen.

you’re able to customize the color and switch between pen, marker, or highlighter.

you’re free to also grab the eraser to start over.

Stylus options in drawing section of Google Keep

On mobile devices, pick the+sign at the bottom of the note.

To share a note, selectCollaboratorat the bottom of the note and enter the email addresses of the collaborators.

you’re free to copy a Keep note to a document by copying it to Google docs.

The More menu and “Show Checkboxes” command in Google Keep

go for the three dots at the bottom of the note and chooseCopy to Google Docs.

To launch the Google Doc, in the lower-left corner of the window, selectOpen Doc.

go for the three vertical dots at the bottom of the screen.

The Collaborator button in Google Keep

SelectSendand choose the action or app to share.

When you send or share a note, the note is still available in Keep.

On the desktop, the only option is to copy to Google Docs.

The Copy to Google Docs command in Google Keep

Keep also copies the text you highlight on a web page on the same note.

SelectKeepfrom the apps that appear.

On iOS, select theSharebutton while visiting a web page you want to save, then chooseKeep.

The Send options in the Google Keep app

Keep automatically creates a note.

If Google Keep does not appear as an option, selectMoreand add Google Keep to the list of options.

Syncing is automatic, regardless of the unit you use to access Keep.

Bookmarking a page to a Keep note

To open your Keep notes on any gear, jump in to your Google account.

Sharing a link in the Keep app