# How to Add Notes > Sometimes, it's nice to add details about certain months, categories, or accounts in YNAB. That's what notes are for! Source: https://support.ynab.com/en_us/how-to-add-notes-Byytt_YC9 Last updated: 2026-07-27T18:27:57.505Z Learn how to add notes to the categories, accounts, and months in YNAB. Use these notes to store details like due dates or interest rates to provide helpful context and reminders to your plan. #### Want to add some fancy flair? Use [these steps to add emoji](https://support.ynab.com/en_us/how-to-use-emoji-in-your-budget-SJTNIyQAc) to your notes! #### In This Article [How to Add a Category Note](#category) [How to Add an Account Note](#account) [How to Add a Month Note](#month) * * * ## How to Add a Category Note ### iOS 1. Tap the _Plan_ tab. 2. Tap on a category.  3. Tap _Details_ at the top of the keypad. 4. You may need to scroll down to reveal the **Notes** section.  5. Tap into this section, and then you can start writing! 6. Press return on the keypad for a line break when writing or editing category notes.  7. Tap the checkmark at the top of the screen. ### Android 1. Tap the _Plan_ tab. 2. Tap on a category.  3. Tap _Details_ at the top of the keypad. 4. You may need to scroll down to reveal the **Notes** section.  5. Tap into this section, and then you can start writing! 6. Press return on the keypad for a line break when writing or editing category notes.  7. Tap the back arrow at the top of the screen. ### Web 1. Click on _Plan_ in the left sidebar (located immediately below the name of your plan). 2. Select your category. 3. At the bottom of the Inspector (the right-hand sidebar), click below the Notes bar and start typing. You can use _Shift_+_Enter_ to create a line break. 4. Hit _Enter_ or _Return_ on your keyboard. Your note will appear in the category for each month. [Back to Top](#backtotop) * * * ## How to Add an Account Note ### iOS 1. Tap the _Accounts_ tab. 2. Tap on an account. 3. Tap the three dots icon at the top of the screen. 4. Tap _Edit Account_.  5. From this window, you'll notice an "Account Notes" section where you can type away!  ![On iOS, tapping the more menu in the top corner, then edit account shows a note option for the account selected.](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/ptqbbcbrqbbvzfpw4kp96x3/Edit-Account-Notes-iOS-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png) 6. Tap the checkmark at the top right. ### Android 1. Tap the _Accounts_ tab. 2. Tap on an account. 3. Tap the three dots icon at the top of the screen. 4. Tap _Edit Account_.  5. From this window, you'll notice an "Account Notes" section where you can type away!  ![On Android, tapping the more menu in the top corner, then edit account shows a note option for the account selected](https://cdn.bfldr.com/NIEXAZS5/at/smtmhg5b3v6ssb5gnf8m46ww/Edit-Account-Notes-Android-Help-Article.png?auto=webp&format=png) 6. Tap _Save_ at the top of the screen. ### Web 1. Hover your mouse pointer over the name of the account in the left sidebar. 2. Click the edit (pencil) icon to bring up the Account Details window.  3. Click and type into the Account Notes field. 4. Click _Save_ when you're done.  [Back to Top](#backtotop%20%20%20) * * * ## How to Add a Month Note ### iOS There are a couple of features in the web app that aren't yet in the mobile apps, and the ability to create month-specific notes is one of these. We're constantly working on new features to improve YNAB. The [Feedback and Feature Request Form](https://ynab.typeform.com/to/Pt6cek ) allows you to share your thoughts and suggestions directly with the Design Team.  ### Android There are a couple of features in the web app that aren't yet in the mobile apps, and the ability to create month-specific notes is one of these. We're constantly working on new features to improve YNAB. The [Feedback and Feature Request Form](https://ynab.typeform.com/to/Pt6cek ) allows you to share your thoughts and suggestions directly with the Design Team.  ### Web 1. Click on _Plan_ in the left sidebar (located immediately below the name of your plan). 2. Click the _Enter a note_ button below the month name. 3. Click the _OK_ button to save your note. [Back to Top](#backtotop%20%20%20) * * * ## Help Us Help You! Our Knowledge Base team reviews article feedback responses weekly, and we actively revise these articles to make them as helpful as possible. That's where you come in! Our articles are scored based on the _Yes_ or _No_ ratings received below. We also collect freeform feedback for any _No_ ratings (so our team can focus in on what you were specifically searching for!). **Success**: Found what you were searching for? 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