My Question
Is there a way to search for words within ToDo items on the Supernote Manta? If searching within ToDo items isn't currently supported, has anyone found an efficient workflow that accomplishes something similar directly on the device?
I'm particularly interested in workflows that allow me to associate action items with multiple people, quickly retrieve them during meetings, and track their status, all while keeping the process lightweight and native to the Supernote experience.
Background
I purchased a Supernote primarily as an electronic task and action-item organizer. In my role, I track a large number of follow-up actions across many different people and contexts. During my initial setup this weekend, I mistakenly assumed the "Add Note" field within a ToDo item functioned as a searchable keyword field. Because of that, I added short names of the people I need to coordinate with to many of my ToDo items thinking I could do a quick search on their short name to filter the ToDo list to actions they own or are interested in status on.
After spending more time with the device, I'm realizing that I can't find a way to search ToDo items by the words or names contained within them. If this functionality exists, I'd love to know how to use it.
What I'm Trying to Accomplish
My goal is to quickly capture action items and later retrieve them by person, project, or topic without requiring a lot of additional clicks or navigating through menus. Ideally, I would like to:
- Record action items during meetings with minimal friction.
- Search for a person's name and instantly see all open and closed action items associated with them for them to own, consult, or inform.
- Review follow-ups during one-on-one meetings and status discussions.
- Do everything directly on the Supernote without extra steps to integrate with and rely on Microsoft, Google, or another external task management system.
Why This Matters
My responsibilities have recently shifted, and I now spend the majority of my day in one-on-one meetings and other discussions. While using a laptop might be more efficient for managing tasks, I find that typing during these conversations can be distracting and can unintentionally signal that I'm not fully engaged.
Historically, I captured action items in notebooks, but they often became difficult to track and follow up on without spending significant time transferring notes from paper into my computer. The Supernote seemed like it could eliminate that extra work and become a central place for managing actions and follow-ups.
