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[2021-2023] Summary of note New Features (Improvements) Announcements

At note, we continue to develop new features (improvements) every day based on feedback from our creators. We provide bi-weekly updates on new features and bug fixes. For announcements regarding new features and improvements from January 2024 onwards, please see below.


December 2023: Drafts can now be created offline in the iOS app

December 1
The note editor now supports Mermaid syntax

December 14
You can now draft articles while offline in the iOS app

December 15
Added a list of contests and collaboration projects to the Android app

December 19
Adjusted images displayed on article pages in the iOS app to be closer to their actual size

December 22
Opening a draft preview link after an article has been published will now automatically redirect to the published article

December 26
You can now issue invitation URLs for private plans in note memberships to people other than your followers.


November 2023: Adobe Express integration enables AI-generated header images.

November 16
Integrated with Adobe Express! You can now automatically create header images using AI.

November 29
For subscription magazines, you can now set 'first month free' for months other than the launch month.

November 29
We conducted various experiments regarding the appearance of header images and titles when posting note articles to X.


October 2023: You can now display an SNS link summary page!

October 11
We have created a Canva format that makes it easy to turn your note QR code into a business card.

October 12
The home screen design has been cleaned up.

October 19
You can now display a summary page of your SNS links



September 2023: Now you can create interview articles in a conversation format!

September 7
You can now upload and download images without changing the file size

September 19
You can now receive update notifications for creators in the note app

September 20
Articles can now be printed cleanly

September 25
Invoice (qualified invoice) registration numbers can now be registered on note
Invoice (qualified invoice) issuers can now register their registration numbers on note.

In addition, to protect the privacy of creators, note applies the intermediary issuance special provision system. This allows creators to register their own registration numbers on note without having their real name or business address known to purchasers.Please see here for detailed registration methods.

September 28
It has become easier to write interview articles in a conversation format on note

September 29
The latest version of the Android app has been released

August 2023: You can now link SNS to your profile section!

August 7
You can now link up to 6 SNS accounts, such as YouTube and Instagram, to your profile section

August 25
We have added 14 new categories to the home screen

July 2023: You can now move the table of contents freely on the editor screen!

July 4
You can now see the character count of your selection on the editor screen

July 10
You can now move the position of the table of contents freely on the editor screen

July 10
You can now display a QR code from the creator page in the note app as well

July 18
SNS promotion feature has been resumed

June 2023: Added the note logo to QR codes!

June 6
Added the note logo to QR codes

June 15
You can now purchase articles with PayPay without registering as a member

June 26
You can now set a thank-you message for article purchases from the app

June 27
You can now upload images in "Webp" format in the editor

May 2023: note illustrations have been renewed!

May 11
The login screen illustration has been renewed

May 16
You can now embed 'LISTEN' in the note editor

May 17
The latest version of the iOS app has been released

The latest version of the Android app has been released

May 25
Released "SNS Promotion Feature"

May 26
The icon displayed when pressing the post button has been updated

We have renewed the note illustrations


March 2023: Added Import/Export features

March 6
Added Import/Export features
You can now move your articles or download the works you created on note to keep them on hand.
For detailed instructions, please check this help page.

インポート・エクスポートのボタン


February 2023: Released 11 features for note AI Assistant (beta)

February 27
Released the third batch of "note AI Assistant (beta)".
It suggests ways to soften stiff or harsh phrasing. Japanese-English and English-Japanese translation is now also available on note.

February 21
Released the second batch of "note AI Assistant (beta)".
We added three features: article review, summarization, and introduction writing, bringing the total to eight.

February 16
Released the first batch of "note AI Assistant (beta)"!
It assists your creative process as a partner, such as by suggesting article angles and titles.


January 2023: Increased sales limits for articles, magazines, etc.

January 31
Released the latest version of the iOS app

January 30
You can now download your membership list as a CSV file

January 19
The "Sales Confirmation" feature for paid content, previously only available on web browsers, is now available on the note iOS/Android apps.

January 17
The maximum sales price for articles, magazines, etc., has been increased

January 16
The latest version of the Android app has been released


January 16
The latest version of the iOS app has been released


December 2022: You can now create and edit paid articles from the note app as well!

December 27
You can now log in to note with your Apple ID

December 26
Membership cards are now available

December 16
Free coupon feature added to subscription magazines!

December 14
Titles are now displayed on OGP images for membership bulletin boards

December 12
You can now create paid articles from the note app too!

November 2022: Dark mode arrives on the Android app

November 30
Continuous posting status is now displayed

November 21
The latest version of the Android app (version 3.4.0) has been released

November 21
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.21.0) has been released

November 16
Memberships are now easier to use!

November 11
You can now embed Kurashiru recipes into your articles!

November 8
The latest version of the Android app (version 3.3.0) has been released

November 8
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.20.0) has been released

November 4
You can now hide the number of members in your membership!

November 2
It is now easier to see if you are being followed

October 2022: A home screen has been added to memberships

October 24
The latest version of the Android app (version 3.2.0) has been released

October 24
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.19.0) has been released

October 24
Improved the display of sales management in the dashboard

October 24
When sharing a link to a membership bulletin board post, the title is now displayed in the OGP

October 20
Memberships now have a home screen

October 17
You can now recommend member-only articles for memberships

October 13
Improved the settings screen for "Like" thank-you messages

October 7
Increased the number of memberships displayed in the membership tab categories

October 6
We have summarized our efforts to enhance accessibility

October 3
Displaying a notification before publishing a membership plan

September 2022: First month free feature for memberships!

September 27
First month free feature added to memberships!

September 26
The latest version of the Android app (version 3.0.0) has been released

September 26
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.17.0) has been released

September 13
Summary of Membership feature updates

September 12
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.16.0) has been released

September 12
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.25.0) has been released

September 12
You can now follow creators immediately while reading their articles

August 2022: "Change History" feature added

August 31
Home screen completely renewed!

August 31
Latest version of the iOS app (version 6.15.0) has been released

August 31
Latest version of the Android app (version 2.24.0) has been released

August 30
Membership pricing plans increased to a maximum of 50,000 yen

August 23
Now possible to add to membership from below an article

August 19
Easier to see creators who follow you

August 17
Added "Change History" feature to note

August 15
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.14.0) has been released

August 15
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.23.0) has been released

August 10
You can now 'Like' using the small heart icon below the article title!

August 10
'Color Me Shop' is now integrated with the store feature!

August 9
You can now embed 8 services, including GitHub and Google Drive, into your articles!

August 2
The membership page has been created!

August 2
We have stopped auto-saving blank articles!

August 1
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.13.0) has been released

August 1
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.21.1) has been released

July 2022: Creator page has been renewed!

July 28
Added a "See more articles" button to the new creator page!

July 27
Adjusted the new editor so that the text input area is centered

July 27
Notification emails now include popular articles by creators who liked your work

July 23
You can now quickly jump to "Recently Viewed Articles"!

July 22
The dashboard now displays "All Time" by default!

July 21
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.12.1) has been released

・You can now create a QR code within the app to access your creator page! You can display it by selecting the ・・・ icon in the top right when introducing your note.
・We have refreshed the design of the screen displayed to some new app users!

App Store (version 6.12.1)

July 19
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.21.1) has been released

・We have updated the preview screen when tapping images in articles and memberships to display in full screen!
・You can now create a QR code within the app to access your creator page! You can display it by selecting the ・・・ icon in the top right when you want to share your note.

Google Play (Version 2.21.1)

July 19
Added support for embedding "Gachi Matome"

July 12
We issued an advance notice article because all creator pages will switch to the new version starting July 13, 2022.

July 7
You can now embed 5 services into your articles.

July 7
The title of the article you are editing now appears in the browser tab!

July 7
You can now edit the display size of note header images using the keyboard.


July 5
The appearance when sending support has changed!

July 4
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.11.0) has been released

・When searching for keywords consecutively, you can now see the keyword you were originally searching for!
・We now display the keyword you are entering on the keyword search screen! Tapping this will immediately show the search results screen.

App Store (version 6.11.0)

July 4
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.20.0) has been released

・Adjusted the layout on the magazine screen to make it easier to view!
・If you log in while viewing an article, you can now return to the article you were reading! We hope this prevents you from getting lost.
・If your latest article appears on your timeline, you can now edit it directly from there!

Google Play (version 2.20.0)

June 2022: Renewal of the "Apply" page, etc.

June 30
Easier to find creative themes! The "Apply" page for note topics and contests has been renewed

June 28
When re-editing a published article, it is now easier to choose from which point to start editing


June 21
Testing of the new home screen has also begun on the iOS and Android note apps!

June 20
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.10.0) has been released

・We have set the search results to display by popularity first!
・For some users, we are testing a design with an adjusted article layout on the search results screen! If you find it, please let us know your feedback.

App Store (version 6.10.0)

June 20
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.19.0) has been released.

・You can now duplicate articles! Please select "Duplicate" from the menu on your article list screen.
・Some users will see a refreshed home timeline. If you are one of them, please let us know your thoughts on using it.

Google Play (version 2.19.0)

June 17
We have made the button text clearer when reposting.

June 17
We have summarized the minor improvements made in the approximately 1.5 months since the renewal on April 12.

June 7
・Summary of efforts to enhance accessibility


June 6
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.9.0) has been released.

・You can now select the note app from the browser's share button! Tapping it allows you to write an article while quoting the URL and more!
・The button for selecting a header image in the text editor now has the same design as the web version!
・We added a help button to the magazine screen! If you're wondering what a magazine is, please give it a press.
・You can now switch between access status and badges on the dashboard screen by swiping!
・Some users will see a refreshed home timeline. If you are one of them, please let us know your thoughts on using it.

App Store (version 6.9.0)

June 6
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.18.0) has been released

・Added text to inform users that paid articles and magazines can be purchased on the note website.
・Changed the confirmation text when deleting draft articles or magazines! It is now easier to understand which content you are about to delete.
・Updated part of the comment screen design! See if you can find what has changed.

Google Play (version 2.18.0)

June 1
・Messages received via support are now easier to read


May 2022: Cover images for magazines and more can now be created with Canva

May 24
・Cover images for magazines and more can now be created with Canva

May 24
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.8.0) has been released

・You can now duplicate articles! Please select "Duplicate" from the menu on your article list screen.
・On the text article publication settings screen, the state is now maintained even if you enter hashtags and then return to the editor.
・Changed the appearance of note article URLs embedded in the editor to look richer!
・Purchased magazines and magazines you are currently subscribed to are now displayed under "Purchased Articles" in the account tab!
・note pro: You can now set "do not accept comments" as the default when publishing articles!

App Store (version 6.8.0)


May 23
Released the latest version of the Android app (version 2.17.0)

・Refreshed the edit screen for when content added after publication is in "draft status"!
・Made the screen design easier to understand when there are no comments on an article! Please try leaving the first comment.
・Aligned the date and time format displayed in the article list with the Web and iOS app versions!
・Changed the confirmation text when deleting an article! It is now easier to see which article you are about to delete.

Google Play (version 2.17.0)

May 23
・New illustrations

May 19
・Added a button to copy the URL after publishing an article
We added a button to copy the URL on the screen displayed after publishing an article. It is convenient when you want to share a link immediately via email or DM.

April 2022: PayPay introduction and renewal of the edit screen

April 13
・Made it easier to follow when supporting an article
When supporting an article by someone you are not yet following, we added a checkbox to the support screen to make it easier to "Follow the creator".

サポート画面

April 12
The article edit screen has been renewed
Based on over 1,000 pieces of user feedback received during the approximately 9-month beta period, we have made repeated updates and released the official version of the new edit screen (= new editor)!


March 2022: Introduced PayPay. Also started testing the renewal of the home screen

March 31
・Made push notifications for likes easier to understand
We changed the text of the push notification that appears on PC when your article is liked as follows:
[Before] "{Creator Name} liked your article"
  ↓
[After] "{Creator Name} liked {Article Name}"

March 28
・New Editor: You can now upload header images by dragging and dropping


March 28
Released the latest version of the iOS app (version 6.5.0)

・When editing an article outside of the app (such as on a PC), you can now choose which content to reflect!
・Reordered the content in the Discover tab! We are displaying items in order of popularity, such as "Recommended for you" and "Today's featured articles."
・Added a recommended category frame to the top of the Discover tab! You can scroll horizontally to see all categories.

App Store (version 6.5.0)


March 28
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.14.0) has been released

・The design of the comment screen has been revamped, making it easier to post and edit!
・The design of the magazine screen has been revamped, making it easier to see the number of articles and more!

Google Play (version 2.14.0)


March 24
・New Editor: You can now open embedded links by double-clicking them


March 17
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where draft content would disappear when editing an article simultaneously across multiple tabs or devices (Supported on iOS app only → Supported on all devices as of 3/28)

If you open one article in multiple tabs and save alternately, this pop-up will be displayed


March 14
We are planning a renewal of the note home screen : In the renewal, we will extract and display articles based on words that match your interests from the articles you have read so far. We will first have 5% of all creators try out the new home screen and continue to make improvements based on feedback.


March 14
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.4.0) has been released

・You can now drag and move paragraphs by long-pressing the vertical line (|) on the left side of the editor!
・We have added a banner space between articles on the home screen to announce creative tips and improvement articles!
・Keyboard shortcuts for bulleted lists and numbered lists are now supported! For details, please long-press the command (⌘) key on your keyboard.

App Store (version 6.4.0)

March 14
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.13.0) has been released.

・You can now check previews while editing articles!
・Added an "Recommended Articles" item to the home screen menu!
・Added "Copy URL" and "Open in Browser App" items to the article list screen menu!
・Added options to the creator screen menu to display your own articles as "Profile" or "Work Requests"!

Google Play (version 2.13.0)


March 10
New Editor: You can now move text paragraphs by dragging and dropping.: In addition, keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + Shift + Up/Down keys) are now supported, allowing for more intuitive operation.


March 10
・New Editor: Added 7 keyboard shortcuts:
Supported shortcuts are introduced in the overview article for the new editor (beta version).

・Ctrl + Shift + 8: Bulleted list
・Ctrl + Shift + 7: Numbered list
・(While text is selected) Tab: Move to menu
 ・Tab / Shift+Tab / Arrow keys: Navigate within the menu
 ・Enter: Change menu
 ・Esc: Exit menu
・Ctrl + Shift + Up/Down keys: Move paragraph

https://note.com/info/n/naf341f23d0e5


March 9
You can now use PayPay on note!: When purchasing paid content, you can now pay using PayPay in addition to credit card payments and mobile carrier payments. We are also holding a special campaign where you will receive 10% of your payment back in PayPay Bonus if you pay with PayPay by Thursday, March 31. Please take this opportunity to use PayPay for your payments!


March 3
Standardized heading elements for each page and improved screen reader reading.: With this improvement, reading with screen readers on the web browser version (PC, smartphone) and VoiceOver on the iOS app has become clearer, making it easier to access the content you are looking for.


March 3
・Improved the consecutive posting mechanism: Previously, the count increased every time a published article was posted, so we reviewed the judgment mechanism and corrected it to a format that increases every time you post. Now, even if you return an article to draft or delete it, the consecutive post count will continue. (*Past posts are not subject to this judgment.)


March 1
・When registering via Twitter, we now support automatically filling in your creator name and note ID by retrieving the information used on Twitter.


February 2022: All creators can now duplicate articles

February 28
・Added "Society" to the topic categories : We have added a new category to organize topic projects related to social issues such as disaster prevention and SDGs.


February 28
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.12.0) has been released

・Added a banner space for announcements such as monthly features and major notifications between articles on the home screen!
・Added a confirmation screen when adding articles to a magazine to give you a moment to pause! This is an effort to reduce unintended magazine additions.
・Added a button to the top right of the creator screen to share on SNS!
・Added "Open in Browser App" to the menu items on the creator screen!
・Added a help mark to the magazine list screen to explain the features!

Google Play (version 2.12.0)


February 28
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.3.0) has been released

・Revamped the design when tapping the "Create" button!
・You can now display your own articles as "Profile" or "Work Requests" in the creator screen menu!
・Changed the name of "Images" on the account screen to "Uploaded Images" and reviewed the order accordingly!
・Added a help mark to the magazine list screen to explain the features!
・The display/hidden status in the password input field is now easier to understand with VoiceOver!

App Store (version 6.3.0)


February 28
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where the app would launch when saving a draft in a smartphone browser


February 25
New Editor: Fixed a bug where the list symbol would turn into a "・" character when selecting a bulleted list and changing it to a quote : Changed it so that the quote button is hidden when the selection includes a list


February 24
・New Editor: Actions performed via keyboard shortcuts (headings, bold, etc.) can now be read aloud by screen readers


February 21
・Next to the note logo, we have placed illustrations related to special features that change themes according to the season and trends : For the second half of February, it's "Cats"! It might change again next month...?

February 21
・Moved the position of the post button on the publication settings screen from the bottom to the top : Since buttons are located at the top on other screens such as the editor, we have unified the position.


February 17
All creators can now duplicate articles : A duplication feature that allows you to copy published or draft articles and start writing with one click. Since we received many requests from users saying they "want to use it!" after publishing articles, we have made it available to all creators.


February 15
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.11.0) has been released

・Added an announcement banner slot for monthly features, major announcements, etc., between articles on the home screen!
・Added a confirmation screen to pause for a moment when adding an article to a magazine! This is an effort to reduce unintended magazine additions.
・Displayed the time zone when scheduling posts! It is now easier to understand when an article will be posted.
・Revamped the design of the screen displayed after member registration!

Google Play (version 2.11.0)


February 14
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.2.0) has been released

・Added an announcement banner slot for monthly features, major announcements, etc., between articles on the home screen!
・Added a confirmation screen to pause for a moment when adding an article to a magazine! This is an effort to reduce unintended magazine additions.
・Displayed the time zone when scheduling posts! It is now easier to understand when an article will be posted.
・Revamped the design of the screen displayed after member registration!

App Store (version 6.2.0)


February 14
・The sorting display for "Views," "Likes," etc., on the dashboard page has been made clearer : Clicking ▼ allows you to sort in descending order (largest number first)

The sorting function actually existed before, but since it was difficult to tell that it could be clicked,
we added ▼ to make the display clearer


February 14
・Fixed a bug where the display would break when embedding Instagram posts in text articles : We have ensured that it will work correctly when embedded in the future


February 2
・To prevent forgetting to save on the profile settings screen, we have fixed a [Save] button to the footer


January 2022 : iOS app now supports Dark Mode


January 31
The latest version of the iOS app (version 6.1.0) has been released

・Revamped the player screen design for audio articles!
・Adjusted the layout for articles without header images in the "Recently Viewed Articles" section!
・Revamped the design of the screen for registering a note ID!
・iPad : Adjusted the layout of magazine/creator screens, etc., to make them easier to see!
・Changed the color of selected buttons such as headings and bullet points while editing text articles!

App Store (version 6.1.0)


January 31
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.10.0) has been released

・Notifications from note are now easier to notice with vibration!
・We have revamped the pop-up so you can share on social media immediately after publishing an article!
・We have added a path to reset your password on the password change screen!
・We have revamped the design of the screen for registering a note ID!

Google Play (version 2.10.0)

January 27
・Since the person who was blocked could not block the other party, we have changed it so that mutual blocking is possible.


January 27
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where, on the publish settings screen, if a longer tag was listed above the one you entered, the tag you entered (the intended tag) would not be applied when pressing Enter.


January 26
iOS App: Push notification sounds are now enabled : We have made improvements so that you can also be notified via push notification "sounds" so you don't miss important notifications, such as when you receive a Like or a purchase! If you would like to review your notification or sound settings, please check the help page.

January 25
・We have added "Sales" and "Fees" to the sales information items that can be downloaded from the "Sales Management" page on the dashboard : With this improvement, you can see the sales amount before fees are deducted. If you are preparing for your tax return, please be sure to check the "Sales Management" page below.https://note.com/sitesettings/salesmanage


January 20
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where, if you displayed an article via a magazine and embedded its URL in an article, it was displayed as an external link : When you embed a note article, it will have an embedded design that shows the number of Likes and the creator's name, as shown below.


January 20
・iOS App: Adjusted colors and background colors so that mathematical formulas can be read comfortably even in dark mode.


January 20
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where, if you inserted an image in a draft in the current editor and then switched to the new editor, the image would occasionally disappear.
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where the first line would become normal text when copying and pasting bullet points.
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where pasting Markdown like "### ●●" would paste it as a main heading instead of a sub-heading.

・New Editor: Since page navigation after saving a draft was removed, we received inquiries about not being able to exit the editor, so we added a [Close] button.


January 17
We have released the latest version of the iOS app (version 6.0.0): In conjunction with this dark mode support, note has published an announcement article. This is a new feature perfect for those who "often read articles before going to bed" or "get eye strain from bright screens." Please give it a try!

・Dark mode is now supported! If you set "Appearance Mode" to Dark in the settings app, it will change automatically.
・You can now choose your creator icon image from the official illustration collection!
・Changed it so that creator updates are only displayed when "Following" is selected on the home screen!
・You can now add articles to magazines from your own article list screen!
・Changed the logo animation when launching the app!
・iPad: Adjusted the account screen layout for better readability!
・note pro: Added support for a feature that allows articles added to magazines to be displayed on the creator screen!

App Store (Version 6.0.0)


January 17
The latest version of the Android app (Version 2.9.0) has been released

・You can now choose your creator icon image from the official illustration collection!
・Revamped the screen design before member registration to make it easier to understand what you can do on note!
・Changed it so that creator updates are only displayed when "Following" is selected on the home screen!
・You can now add articles to magazines from your own article list screen!
・It is now easier to access the help page from the home screen menu!
・The appearance of elements like the follow button has been partially aligned with the Web and iOS apps. A blue color that wasn't used before has been added.
・note pro: Added support for a feature that allows articles added to magazines to be displayed on the creator screen!

Google Play (Version 2.9.0)


January 17
・New Editor: Fixed an issue where clicking on the heading next to an article while the toolbar was overlapping it would prioritize the toolbar


January 17
・Circles: Fixed an issue where posts were visible even in your own circle when pressing the [Show page for non-members] button

January 14
・Fixed an issue where reading an article while logged out would redirect you to the home screen after logging in, so it now automatically transitions to the page you were on before logging in


January 13
・New Editor: Fixed an issue where copying the text of an image caption would also copy the image itself, so now only the text is copied

January 13
・Since it was difficult to tell that "Supported messages" could also be viewed from the purchase history page, we changed the label name to "Purchase/Support History"

January 12
・The color of the "Followed by" label on the creator page was too faint overall, so we adjusted it for better visibility

January 12
・When scheduling an article for publication, we added the time zone to make it easier to understand what time it is scheduled for


January 12
・Converted file upload sizes into a more readable format, such as ●MB or ●GB

Screenshot before changes


January 12
・Home Screen: If a tweet article is long, we added a [Read more] button to display it compactly


January 11
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where moving the cursor upward on the second line or later of an image caption would focus on the entire image


January 11
・When using "Everyone's Photo Gallery" for a header image, we unified the displayed credit name to the note ID


January 11
・New Editor: Fixed an issue where duplicating an article would convert the embedded parts of the original article into URL text instead of leaving them blank

January 11
・Changed the display format for article publication dates to "relative time" throughout.: Relative time refers to relative times based on the present, such as "today," "2 hours ago," or "yesterday." We made this change because it is easier to understand when something was posted compared to seeing "18:00".


January 11
・Fixed an issue where the keyboard shortcut for "Quote" could not be entered correctly


January 6
・New Editor: Changed the icon for the numbered list that appears when you press the [+] button : We made this change after receiving feedback that it was difficult to distinguish from the bulleted list icon.


January 5
・Home Screen: Added icons and links for creators who recommended articles to the "Recommended Articles" section in the timeline


January 4
・In the article list screen, we now display the first line for drafts


January 4
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where magazine settings would be removed if the publish button was pressed before the magazine finished loading after editing an article


January 4
・New Editor: Fixed a bug where English text would have line breaks inserted in the middle of words when copied and pasted



December 2021: Release of the math formula feature that expands the range of expression


December 24
We have delivered the "#noteSummary2021" report to look back on your 2021 creative activities : We have created a page summarizing the records of 2021 for those who posted at least one article this year. Why not look back on your creative activities for the past year? You can access your individual report page by clicking the URL below.
https://note.com/wrap_up/annual_2021


December 23
・New Editor: Changed it so that when auto-saving, the "✓" icon is displayed instead of showing "Draft saved"

Displayed during auto-save
Displayed when "Save as draft" is pressed


December 23
・New Editor: After deleting an embed in an article, you can now check or copy the embedded URL

December 23
・New Editor: Added a "Show Preview" button to the ellipsis (・・・) menu : Please try it out when checking article previews, etc.


December 22
・Subscription Magazine: Adding "/subscribe" to the end of a subscription magazine URL now opens the purchase page directly : If you are an operator who wants to share the purchase page directly, please give it a try!


December 22
You can now easily re-edit from the draft or preview screen : We added edit buttons to the draft and preview screens so that you can immediately re-edit on the spot when checking your own display or sharing with acquaintances to ask for their feedback.


December 21
・Experimentally displayed paid articles related to searched hashtags (excluding contests) on the search results page

December 20
The latest version of the iOS app (version 5.22.0) has been released

・We now display "Recently viewed articles" at the top of the account screen!
・We added an item to display a list of "Recommended articles" in the middle of the account screen!
・We added a link to the page summarizing "Version history" at the bottom of the account screen!
・You can now choose whether to use the new editor when editing articles!
・We redesigned the pre-registration screen to make it easier to understand what you can do on note!

App Store (version 5.22.0)


December 20
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.8.0) has been released

・We redesigned the screen for creating audio articles!
・You can now choose whether to use the new editor when editing articles!
・We added a link to the page summarizing "Version history" in the settings screen!

Google Play (version 2.8.0)


December 17
・We have launched a new category, "Tried it / Made it", which collects "passionate personal experiences" from note creators : We have created a category that collects articles where note creators write about their experiences of actually trying something or making something. When you visit this page, you will encounter articles that are imaginative, experimental, and full of substantial effort. We want to make it a place like that.

https://note.com/topic/challenge

December 15
・PC/Smartphone version : Following We have brought back the "Recent Updates" section to the tab : You can check the latest articles and circle posts from creators you follow without missing them.

December 15
・Fixed a bug where entering a string starting with # into the search form would cause the entire string to be treated as a hashtag


December 14
・Smartphone version: Changed to display creator icons on some pages when viewed in a browser : The pages changed are the home timeline, following page, featured page, and search results page.

December 14
・Added a comment button next to the Like button below articles : Clicking it will scroll to the comment section below the article.

コメントボタンの追加

December 14
・Tweet articles are now supported to be displayed in full on the home timeline

December 14
・We have restored the "Like" and "Add to Magazine" buttons that were temporarily removed from the home screen and articles on the "Featured" page.

December 13
・When viewing a subscription magazine page on a smartphone web browser, it is now easier to see whether that magazine offers a "first month free" trial.

For subscription magazines with a first month free trial, a "First Month Free" label has been added to the bottom of the page.


December 9
・We have changed the timing of emails sent when you receive a "Like" from once a day to real-time.


December 9
We have revamped the magazine page layout. : Buttons are now displayed larger, making it easier to follow or subscribe. Additionally, by increasing the number of articles displayed at once, you can now see at a glance what kind of articles are included.

The "note Improvement Report" magazine

December 8
・We added a button to the [Post] button that allows you to create new posts on circle bulletin boards.

December 8
You can now duplicate articles. : We have released a feature for note Premium members that allows you to duplicate published or draft articles. Depending on how you use it, you can even create your own original templates. We are currently preparing to make this available to all creators in the future.


December 7
You can now display mathematical formulas on note! : From math explanations to writing academic papers, all creators can now write mathematical formulas in note articles. We support a common method called "TeX notation," which is also used by other services. You can also preview the formulas.


December 7
Article list page makes it easier to add articles to magazines : Previously, you could only add them from the creator page or article detail page, but now you can add them from the article list page. This makes it easier to use magazines for different purposes.

December 6
・Based on usage, we have hidden the image count (e.g., +3) within articles from the header image (home timeline).

We have deleted the part enclosed in the red frame.


December 6
The latest version of the iOS app (version 5.21.0) has been released

・The order in which comments are displayed has been aligned with the web browser version, so new comments now appear at the bottom!
・The preview screen when tapping an image now displays in full screen! This makes images easier to view on iPad.
・The message displayed when publishing an article has been revamped! Check it out to see what the new pop-up looks like.

App Store (version 5.21.0)


December 6
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.7.0) has been released

・The screen design for creating video articles has been revamped!
・You can now download files embedded within articles!

Google Play (version 2.7.0)


December 3
・New Editor: When editing an article, you can now scroll if the table of contents section is long


December 2
The works decorating note's 404 page have been updated : When browsing websites, you occasionally encounter the message "The page you are looking for could not be found." This is a project where we decided to turn that 404 page into a place where you can quietly appreciate the works of note creators. We have newly selected and exhibited 10 works from posts submitted with the #404Museum hashtag.


December 2
・The names and order of the navigation items displayed at the top of the note site have been changed

December 2
・PC version : HomeFeatured・We are testing an improvement on the search page to remove the article excerpt section.


November 2021 : All creators can now use the new editor


November 29
Testing a feature to display mathematical formulas on note : We are testing a feature that allows you to write mathematical formulas in the note editor and display them as formulas in your articles. It is currently available only to some creators, but we plan to release it to all creators within December. Stay tuned!


November 26
When you paste a Shopify product URL, it now displays the photo, price, purchase button, etc., in a rich format : Store owners no longer need to add a separate app . Please try it out when introducing the appeal of your products on note.


November 25
All creators can now use the new note editor! : Please try the new note editor, which has powered up the extremely simple editor! Click the ellipsis (...) in the upper right corner of the screen and press "Try Beta Version" to switch to the beta screen. Press "Return to previous article creation screen" to go back to the original editor.


November 24
We have released the latest version of the iOS app (version 5.20.0) .

・When you tap the "Create" button on the home screen, those who can use the new editor can now choose whether to use the new features!
・We adjusted the screen design when tapping the "Create" button on the home screen to make it easier to choose!
・We added a notification when switching between "All/Following" on the home screen!
・We added a search icon to the top right of the home screen! You can quickly find articles and creators you are interested in.
・We updated some of the icons displayed when you tap the + button in the editor! See if you can find what has changed.

App Store (version 5.20.0)

November 24
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.6.0) has been released.

・The screen design for creating image articles has been completely revamped!
・The screen design for creating tweet articles has been completely revamped!
・When tapping the "Create" button on the home screen, users who can use the new editor can now choose whether to use the new features!
・We now provide notifications when switching between "All/Following" on the home screen!

Google Play (version 2.6.0)


November 19
We have updated the note new editor to improve its usability : We have implemented four feature updates, including line breaks for image captions, URL display while editing, the addition of a LINE share button, and support for uploading images over 10MB. We have also added support for features that were not previously compatible with the new editor, such as GIF animations and embedding external services.


November 12
We have released a new feature that allows creators to choose their icon image from an official illustration collection : An icon is one of the important images that lets people know who you are at a glance. While it is recommended to set one, it can be difficult to prepare. So, we have prepared an official note icon collection! Please try choosing your favorite illustration icon image from the settings screen.

We have prepared 12 types for the first release, including cats, succulents, and cupcakes.


November 8
・PC version: On the search results page, hashtag list page, and theme/contest page, you can now see profile information by hovering your cursor over the creator's icon on the timeline : This makes it easier to follow creators immediately when you find great articles or creators.


November 8
・We have enabled the display of an article list on the "Magazines" tab of the creator page : Since you can see what kind of articles are added to magazines, such as paid magazines or subscription magazines, it becomes easier to sell articles.

Articles within the magazine are listed in order of newest first.

November 8
You can now edit with the new editor on iOS/Android apps as well (for those subscribed to note Premium)

iOS app (version 5.19.0 or later)
Android app (version 2.5.0 or later)


November 8
The latest version of the iOS app (version 5.19.0) has been released.

・Those registered for note Premium can now edit using the new editor! It supports new features such as subheadings, bullet points, and horizontal rules.
・Added a popup notification for consecutive posts!
・Added a feature to block creators from the article detail screen.

App Store (Version 5.19.0)


November 8
Released the latest version of the Android app (Version 2.5.0)

・Now officially supports Android 12! We have also updated the design to match the update.
・Those registered for note Premium can now edit using the new editor! It supports new features such as subheadings, bullet points, and horizontal rules.
・Added "Open in Browser App" and "Contact Creator" to the menu items on the creator screen!

Google Play (Version 2.5.0)


November 4
Now displaying ongoing themes when clicking the article post button : A feature recommended for those who think, "I could write if someone decided what to write about!" When you press the post button, three random article "themes" will be displayed where the image is. If you are unsure about what to write, please give it a try.

November 4
・Adjusted the drag and click detection in the "Recommended Articles for Everyone" section on the home screen



October 2021 : 8 new features added to the new note editor (beta version)


October 28
Introduced 8 new features added to the new note editor (beta version)


October 25
Released the latest version of the iOS app (Version 5.18.0)

・Now supports closing the keyboard when scrolling down while editing a text article!
・Separated push notification and email notification items to make them easier to select!
・Changed search results to display in "Newest First" order!
・Changed the text color of popups displayed after posting an article, etc.!

App Store (Version 5.18.0)


October 25
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.4.0) has been released

・We have separated the push notification and email notification settings to make them easier to select!
・Changed search results to display in "Newest" order by default!
・When a newer version is available on Google Play, you can now update directly within the app!

Google Play (version 2.4.0)


October 21
・We have added new features to the new note editor (beta version) : Bulleted/numbered lists, subheadings (h3), image captions, horizontal rules, and more are available now for premium members! Please give them a try.


October 20
・PC version: Changed the search bar to be open by default so you can start searching immediately

October 19
・PC version: You can now view profile information by hovering your cursor over a creator's icon on the timeline


October 14
The latest version of the iOS app (version 5.17.0) has been released

・Added support for some Markdown syntax! (## Headings, **Bold**, > Blockquotes, ```code```)
・You can now drag and drop images to reorder them while editing an article!

App Store (version 5.17.0)


October 14
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.3.0) has been released

・It is now easier to see when drafts have been auto-saved!
・The design when tapping the "Create" button has been revamped! If you have drafts, a list will be displayed so you can start writing immediately.
・Changed the creator screen to also display recommended creators when you follow a creator!
・After publishing an article, a popup now appears at the bottom of the screen allowing you to view the post!

Google Play (version 2.3.0)


October 11
・You can now click on a header image to view it in a larger size


October 6
・In the new editor (beta version), paragraphs are now displayed more clearly


September 2021: Release of the ruby feature to expand the range of expression


September 20
The latest version of the iOS app (version 5.16.0) has been released

・Creator names and hashtag suggestions are now displayed while typing search terms!
・Added support for the new iPadOS 15 feature "Quick Note"! You can open the native Notes app by swiping from the bottom right of your iPad.
・When using an external keyboard on an iPad, you can now move focus using only the Tab and arrow keys!
・Furthermore, we have organized the shortcut list that appears when holding down the command (⌘) key on an iPad keyboard to make it easier to read!

App Store (version 5.16.0)


September 20
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.2.0) has been released

・Separated push notification and email notification items to make them easier to select!
・Changed search results to display in "Newest" order by default!
・You can now update the app from within the app when a newer version is available on Google Play!

Google Play (version 2.2.0)


September 16
You can now add ruby to text : Useful for articles with difficult kanji or place names, articles for children, novels, and more. It expands your range of expression!


September 16
・You can now display Shopify product URLs in a rich format


September 13
The latest version of the iOS app (version 5.15.0) has been released

・Tapping a note link in some apps now allows you to read it directly in the app! (Supported for articles, magazines, and circles)
・In the comment screen, VoiceOver can now read out the number of likes and whether you have liked the post!
・When using the toolbar on the post screen, VoiceOver reading has been made clearer!

App Store (version 5.15.0)


September 13
The latest version of the Android app (version 2.1.0) has been released

・You can now sort results on the hashtag search screen! You can choose from four types: Popular, Trending, New, and Standard.
・Added support for landscape display! This makes it easier to operate on tablets.
・Search history is now displayed! This makes it easier to check words you have searched for in the past.

Google Play (version 2.1.0)


September 12
・The "Best Sellers" page has opened : We pick and introduce trending paid content posted on note, such as featured subscription magazines and circles.


September 2
Increased the number of "Recently Viewed" articles displayed from 10 to 30


August 2021: Experimenting with a feature to display current trends



July 2021: Released beta version of the new editor



June 2021: Updated the design of the search screen



May 2021: Fixed and added screen reader reading features


April 2021: Creator's past articles are now searchable



March 2021: Images from world museums can now be set as header images



February 2021: Increased the types of "Thank You Messages" that can be sent to note readers



January 2021: iOS app now supports iPad, note timeline gets a new design