Create grocery lists in Reminders on Mac
On your Mac, use the Reminders app to create grocery lists automatically organized by category.
Note: Automatic categorization of groceries isn’t available for all languages.
Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when you use updated iCloud reminders. Some features aren’t available if you are using accounts from other providers.
Add a grocery list
Tip: If you’re an organizer of a Family Sharing group, you can create a Family Grocery List that is automatically shared with members in your Family Sharing group. See Create a Family Grocery List.
Go to the Reminders app
on your Mac.Click
at the top of the sidebar.If you don’t see the sidebar, choose View > Show Sidebar.
Enter a name for the list.
Click a color swatch to choose a color for the list.
Do one of the following to choose a list icon:
Use an emoji: Click
, then choose an emoji.Use a Reminders icon: Click
, then choose an icon.
Click the List Type pop-up menu, then choose Groceries.
Click OK.
Create a Family Grocery List
If you’re an organizer of a Family Sharing group, you can create a shared “Family Groceries” list in Reminders to keep everyone aligned for your next shopping trip. Each member can add and check off items, and the list stays updated on everyone’s devices.
Go to the System Settings app
on your Mac.Click Family
in the sidebar.Click Recommended For Your Family. A dialog appears with a list of personalized recommendations.
In the dialog, scroll down to More Recommendations, choose Family Grocery List, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Members in your Family Sharing Group receive an invitation to join your Family Grocery List. The invitee must accept the invitation in order to view and edit the shared list.
Add items to a grocery list
Go to the Reminders app
on your Mac.Select a grocery list in the sidebar.
If you don’t see the sidebar, choose View > Show Sidebar.
Do any of the following:
Add the first item to a list: Click
next to the search field in the top-right corner, enter an item, then press Return.Add an item to a category that’s already on the list: Enter an item at the bottom of the category, then press Return.
Add an item and have it automatically categorized: Enter an item at the bottom of the list, then press Return.
Move grocery items to a different category
Go to the Reminders app
on your Mac.Select a grocery list in the sidebar.
If you don’t see the sidebar, choose View > Show Sidebar.
Select one or more items in the list.
Do one of the following:
Drag the selection to another category.
Choose File > Move to Section, then choose the existing category you want to move the item to. You can also choose None to move the item to the uncategorized section at the bottom of the list, or choose Suggestions to see categories that aren’t already used in the list.