Writing your first entry
You can start writing in Diarly with just one tap. The editor is simple, distraction-free, and works the same on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Create a new entry
- On iPhone or iPad: tap the button.
- On Mac: click + New Entry or press
⌘N.
Your entry is saved automatically. Each day creates a new entry — so you never need to name or organize files manually.
You can choose whether to add your entry to the Timeline — your daily journal — or to Notes, which are not dated and great for ideas, drafts, or other writing.
Format your writing
Use built-in tools to format your journal:
- Add headings, lists, and checklists
- Style text with bold, italic, or monospace
- Insert images, audio, tags, or your location
💡 On iPhone and iPad, formatting tools appear above the keyboard. On Mac, they appear when you select text or click the line marker. You can also use markdown.
Use shortcuts while typing
Diarly supports quick formatting while you write:
- Type
/to insert time, location, weather, and more - Use
[[to link to other entries - Add emojis with
:followed by a name, like:smile:
Learn more
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