> ## 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.

# Share Markdown as Rich Text Note

> Convert and save Markdown seamlessly as a rich text Apple Note

Share Markdown seamlessly! Use this shortcut to convert shared content into rich text and save it directly as an Apple Note.

## What It Does

Automatically converts Markdown formatting to rich text and creates a new Apple Note. Perfect for saving formatted text from websites, documents, or any app that supports sharing.

## Quick Install

<Card title="Share Markdown as Rich Text Note" icon="bolt" href="https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/5f3b96b150cf4a0fbd32df480255c3bf" aria-label="Download Share Markdown as Rich Text Note shortcut">
  Direct iCloud link to shortcut
</Card>

## How It Works

When you activate this shortcut:

1. It captures the content you're sharing from any app
2. Processes any Markdown formatting in the content
3. Converts it to rich text while preserving formatting
4. Creates a new Apple Note with the formatted content
5. Saves it to your Apple Notes instantly

## Requirements

* **Apps Required**: Apple Notes, Cleft
* **Platform**: iOS, macOS
* **Cleft Version**: v1.10.0 or later

## Use Cases

### Academic Notes

Save formatted study materials with proper heading hierarchy and list formatting.

**Time saved**: 5 minutes per note (manual formatting)

### Research Collection

Capture web articles with proper formatting, links, and emphasis.

**Time saved**: 10 minutes per article (reformatting)

### Documentation

Save technical documentation with code blocks and formatting preserved.

**Time saved**: 15 minutes per doc (manual recreation)

## Tips for Best Results

* Copy Markdown content to your clipboard before activating
* Ensure your Apple Notes folder is selected
* The shortcut preserves all Markdown syntax (headings, bold, italic, lists)
* Works with any Markdown-formatted content from any app

## Perfect For

* 📚 **Students** collecting formatted study materials
* 🔬 **Researchers** saving web articles with structure
* 📝 **Writers** capturing formatted reference material
* 💻 **Developers** saving technical documentation
* 📖 **Readers** archiving meaningful articles

## Related Shortcuts

<CardGroup cols={2} role="group" aria-label="Related Apple shortcuts for notes">
  <Card title="Markdown to Rich Text Note" href="/user-guides/integrations/apple-shortcuts/shortcuts/markdown-to-rich-text-note" aria-label="Create rich text notes from clipboard Markdown">
    From clipboard Markdown
  </Card>

  <Card title="Voice Note to Apple Notes Inbox" href="/user-guides/integrations/apple-shortcuts/shortcuts/voice-note-to-apple-notes-inbox" aria-label="Save voice notes to Apple Notes">
    From Cleft voice notes
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Support

* **Issue with shortcut?** Check that sharing is enabled in the app
* **Notes not saving?** Verify Apple Notes permissions in Settings
* **Formatting not preserved?** Ensure Markdown is valid before sharing