> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.cleftnotes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Customize Cleft

> Learn how to craft custom instructions that make your notes sound exactly how you want

Custom instructions shape how Cleft writes your notes. Your brain doesn't do bullet points — now your notes don't have to either.

<Note>
  Plus feature.
</Note>

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iOS">
    <div style={{ display: 'flex', justifyContent: 'center', marginBottom: '1.5rem' }}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/ArPAFmtTcdPuDHTV/images/screenshots/platforms/ios/ios-settings-style.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ArPAFmtTcdPuDHTV&q=85&s=50daf05b63b35fdb4e51d56d21df419e" alt="Cleft Style settings on iPhone showing Output Style text box, Copy Format set to Plaintext, and Cleft signature toggle" style={{ width: "100%", maxWidth: "300px", height: "auto", borderRadius: "6px", boxShadow: "0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)" }} width="1430" height="2840" data-path="images/screenshots/platforms/ios/ios-settings-style.png" />
    </div>

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Style settings">
        Tap Settings ⚙️ > Style
      </Step>

      <Step title="Write your instructions">
        Type or paste your instructions in the Output Style text box. Changes save automatically.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Info>
      **Apple Watch**: Notes recorded on watchOS use your iPhone's custom instructions automatically.
    </Info>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="macOS">
    <div style={{ display: 'flex', justifyContent: 'center', gap: '1rem', marginBottom: '1.5rem', flexWrap: 'wrap' }}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/2WsUQblaPSHg3Ty6/images/screenshots/platforms/macos/macos-settings-style-macbook-air.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2WsUQblaPSHg3Ty6&q=85&s=6e936ad61857fa9118b19083e7186806" alt="Cleft Style settings on MacBook Air showing Output Style text box and copy format options" style={{ width: "100%", maxWidth: "400px", height: "auto", borderRadius: "8px", boxShadow: "0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)" }} width="1500" height="991" data-path="images/screenshots/platforms/macos/macos-settings-style-macbook-air.png" />

      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/cleft/2WsUQblaPSHg3Ty6/images/screenshots/platforms/macos/macos-settings-style.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2WsUQblaPSHg3Ty6&q=85&s=01397ec8b17ddb1e9e7b8a2f6964ef0b" alt="Cleft Style settings on iMac showing Output Style text box and copy format options" style={{ width: "100%", maxWidth: "400px", height: "auto", borderRadius: "8px", boxShadow: "0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)" }} width="1500" height="1211" data-path="images/screenshots/platforms/macos/macos-settings-style.png" />
    </div>

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Style settings">
        Go to Settings ⚙️ > Style (or press `⌘ + .`)
      </Step>

      <Step title="Write your instructions">
        Type or paste your instructions in the Output Style text box. Changes save automatically.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Tip>
      Press `⌘ + .` to quickly open Style settings from anywhere in the app.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Examples

### Keep it simple

```
Write in a casual tone. Keep it brief.
```

### Post-meeting notes

```
Summarize what actually happened in the call.
Flag decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
```

### Detailed structure

```
Write in a professional tone.
Group by categories and priorities.
Flag critical points and decisions.
Keep track of follow-up items.
```

### Personal style

```
I think in constellations. Please:
- Group related ideas even when I jump topics
- Highlight concepts I repeat—they're important!
- Use casual language + emoji occasionally
- Preserve my questions—they spark insights
- Make it feel like MY thoughts, just organized
```

## Tips

* Be specific: "Format as bullet points" works better than "make it readable"
* Set the tone: casual, professional, or match your own voice
* Tell Cleft what to highlight: action items, decisions, questions, etc.

<Tip>
  Need more ideas? Check out [Style Inspirations](/user-guides/custom-instructions-library) in the Cookbook for examples across different use cases.
</Tip>