If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Write down gifts received
Creates a series of prompts to save a gift and the giver’s name to an ongoing note.
Actions Used
Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
Append to Note
Appends the text passed as input to the specified note.
Note
The note to append to
Find Notes
Searches for the notes in your library that match the given criteria.
Sort by
Optionally, what to sort the notes by.
Order
The order to sort the notes in.
Limit
Whether or not to limit the number of notes retrieved.
Create Note
Shares the input with Notes using the standard Notes share extension.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Write%20down%20gifts%20received
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Write%20down%20gifts%20received
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Write down gifts received”
end tell
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