Create Journal entry
Prompts you to add enter text, then uses that text to create a simple entry in the Journal app.
Actions
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Create bookmarked entry
Prompts you to enter text and a title for an entry, then adds it to the Journal app marked as “Bookmarked.”
Open from saved searches for entries
Presents a list of pre-programmed Search options, then searches for the chosen text in the Journal app.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Create%20Journal%20entry
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Create%20Journal%20entry
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Create Journal entry”
end tell
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