Logbook Help

If you are experiencing issues with the app, please contact support@ussher.ca.

Logbook is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Most features work the same across all three; where the interaction differs, both are described below.

Getting Started

Logbook is a simple, powerful app for creating timestamped notes organized into separate logbooks. Each entry is automatically timestamped when you create it, making it perfect for tracking events, thoughts, or activities over time.

On iPhone and iPad

The app has three main screens:

1. Logbook list — see all your logbooks and tap one to open it.
2. Log view — see all entries in the selected logbook and add new ones.
3. Edit view — tap an existing entry to edit its text or timestamp, or delete it.

On Mac

The app uses a single window with a sidebar listing your logbooks and a main pane showing the selected logbook’s entries.

Creating Your First Logbook

iPhone / iPad: Tap the + button on the logbook list screen. Give your logbook a name when prompted.

Mac: Click the New Logbook button in the sidebar. To name it, Control-click (or right-click) the logbook and choose Rename.

Start adding entries using the text field at the bottom of the log view (iOS) or main window (Mac).

Managing Logbooks

Creating Logbooks

You can create one logbook for free. Additional logbooks require upgrading to Premium.

Renaming Logbooks

iPhone / iPad: Long-press a logbook in the logbook list and choose Rename.

Mac: Control-click (or right-click) a logbook in the sidebar and choose Rename.

Deleting Logbooks

iPhone / iPad: Long-press a logbook in the logbook list and choose Delete. You’ll be asked to confirm.

Mac: Control-click (or right-click) a logbook in the sidebar and choose Delete, or select the logbook and press the Backspace key. You’ll be asked to confirm.

Reordering Logbooks (Mac only)

On Mac, drag and drop logbooks in the sidebar to reorder them.

Adding Entries

1. Open a logbook.
2. Tap (iOS) or click (Mac) the text field at the bottom.
3. Type your entry.
4. Tap the submit button or press Return to save.

Each entry is automatically timestamped with the current date and time.

Editing or Deleting an Entry

iPhone / iPad:

• Tap an entry to open the edit view, where you can change the text, adjust the timestamp, or delete the entry.
• Or, swipe an entry left to reveal a quick Delete option.

Mac: Click an entry to edit it inline. Use the Backspace key to remove a selected entry.

Working with Entries (Mac)

On Mac, you can select one or more entries and copy them using ⌘C. This copies both the timestamp and entry text, making it easy to paste into other applications.

Searching Entries

The search looks through all entry text in the selected logbook.

iPhone / iPad: In the log view, tap the search button in the navigation bar to reveal the search field, then type your filter.

Mac: Use the search field at the top of the log view. Press ⌘F to jump straight to it.

Exporting Data

You can export a logbook to CSV or plain text.

iPhone / iPad: Either tap the share button in the log view’s navigation bar, or long-press a logbook in the logbook list. Choose Export to CSV… or Export to Text File….

Mac: Control-click (or right-click) a logbook in the sidebar and choose Export to CSV… or Export to Text File….

Keyboard Shortcuts (Mac)

• ⌘N: Create new logbook
• ⌘F: Focus search field
• ⌘L: Focus entry input field
• ⇧⌘T: Toggle full timeline (include entries from other logbooks)
• ⇧⌘[: Previous logbook
• ⇧⌘]: Next logbook
• ⌃⌘S: Toggle sidebar
• Backspace: Delete selected logbook

Premium Features

Upgrading to Premium unlocks the creation of additional logbooks and helps support future development of the app.

iCloud Sync

Your logbooks automatically sync across all your devices signed into the same iCloud account — iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Make sure Logbook is allowed to use iCloud:

• iPhone / iPad: Settings → [your name] → iCloud → Apps Using iCloud → make sure Logbook is enabled.
• Mac: System Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Apps Using iCloud → make sure Logbook is enabled.

Troubleshooting

My entries aren’t syncing between devices

• Ensure you’re signed into the same iCloud account on all devices.
• Check that Logbook is enabled under Apps Using iCloud on each device.
• Make sure you have an internet connection.

I can’t create a new logbook

If you already have one logbook, you’ll need to upgrade to Premium to create additional logbooks.