Create grocery lists in Reminders on your iPhone

In iOS 17 and later, you can choose Groceries as a list type in Reminders. As you add items, Reminders automatically sorts them into categories to make it easier to shop.

Create a Groceries list in Reminders

To use Groceries lists, you need to turn on iCloud for Reminders. Set up iCloud for Reminders on all of your devices

1. In the Reminders app, tap the Add List button or Add List. Choose the account you want to use if necessary.

2. Customize your list with a name and icon, then tap List Type.

3. Tap Groceries.

4. Tap the Done button.

As you add items to the list, Reminders automatically categorizes and reorders them by Groceries type——like Produce, Meat, or Frozen Foods.

Customize your Groceries list

You can quickly move an item to another category if you don't like where Reminders automatically places it. Tap and hold the item, then drag it to another category. When you manually categorize a grocery item, your Groceries list remembers your preference next time you add that item.

If you don’t see the section you are looking for, try tapping the info button on the item that you want to recategorize:

1. Tap the Info button.

2. Scroll and tap Section.

3. Choose a section for the item. If you don't see the right section, tap New Section with Selection and enter a custom one.

4. Tap the Done button.

To rename a Section, tap the word in your Reminders list to edit it.

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