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Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone

In the Reminders app, you can create a grocery list to make shopping easier. Items are automatically sorted into categories. You can change how items are grouped, and the list remembers your preferences. With the column view, the sections are organized as columns across your screen, making it easy to visualize the items on your list.

A grocery list in Reminders, with the categories organized in columns. The New Item button is at the bottom left.

Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when you use updated reminders in iCloud. Some features aren’t available when using other accounts.

Create a new grocery list

  1. Open the Reminders app on your iPhone.

  2. Tap Add List, then choose an account (if you have more than one account).

  3. Enter a name for the list, tap List Type, then choose Groceries.

    The screen for creating a new list in Reminders. You can customize the name, list type, color, and icon.

  4. Choose a color and symbol for the list (optional).

Add a new item to your grocery list

A screen showing a grocery list in Reminders. Some items in the list have tags and attached photos. The New Item button is at the bottom left.

  1. In your grocery list, tap New Item, then enter the item description.

  2. Tap Add Note, then enter any additional information.

  3. Tap the Edit Details button to edit the item details. For example, you can attach a photo, set a location-based reminder, or flag an important item.

You can also add items using Siri.

Siri: Say something like: “Add artichokes to my groceries list.” Learn how to use Siri.

Show the list in columns

You can display the sections as columns across your screen, making it easy to visualize the items on your list.

  1. In your grocery list, tap the More button, then tap View as Columns.

    A checklist for a camping trip in Reminders. Some items have tags, locations, flags, and photos. The New Reminder button is at the bottom left.

  2. To recategorize an item, drag it into a different column.

    (When you manually move an item to a different section, the list remembers your preference.)

Create a custom section

  1. In your grocery list, tap the More button, then tap Manage Sections.

  2. Tap New Section, then enter a name

Rename and reorder sections

  • Rename a section: Select the name of the section, then enter the new name.

  • Move a section: Touch and hold a section, then drag it a new position.

    Note: You can’t move the Others section.

You can also tap the More button, tap Manage Sections, then tap Edit Sections.

Move items into different sections

You can touch and hold an item, then drag it into a different section.

To move multiple items, do the following:

  1. Tap the More button, tap Select Items, then choose the items you want to move.

  2. Tap the Move to Section button, then choose a section.

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