> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.servicem8.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# iOS Features

> Learn about iOS Features in ServiceM8.

This article explains each of our iOS features and how to use them.

## Today Support

Add ServiceM8 to your iOS today view, to see your currently checked in job and your next appointment at any time.

### To show Today feature in iOS, pull down from the top of the screen.

[![To show Today feature in iOS, pull down from the top of the screen.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/694cb30f-78d4-4572-bbd5-753a9619048c_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/694cb30f-78d4-4572-bbd5-753a9619048c.png)

1\. Tap **Edit**.

2\. From the list of apps, then tap ServiceM8 to add it.

### ServiceM8 is now part of the Today summary!

[![ServiceM8 is now part of the Today summary!](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/efa38c97-3791-4e9a-a942-e9c5f9c9c910_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/efa38c97-3791-4e9a-a942-e9c5f9c9c910.png)

You can also watch this quick [video](https://youtu.be/o3PzJqKRZOE) about this feature.

## Photo actions & photo sharing

Share photos from the job diary with other apps: if you download **Skitch** from the App Store, add arrows and draw on photos within ServiceM8 to highlight issues or tasks.

### From the job, tap Diary.

[![From the job, tap Diary.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/9382f054-11c4-472d-b71b-45b88f764afe_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/9382f054-11c4-472d-b71b-45b88f764afe.png)

1\. Tap any photo to open it

2\. Tap the **Action** icon

### Now you can select which app you wish to use to open the photo

[![Now you can select which app you wish to use to open the photo](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/c586f3dd-1582-40e3-ae2d-5e67d96f4070_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/c586f3dd-1582-40e3-ae2d-5e67d96f4070.png)

In this example, we choose Skitch to open our job photo and add a quick annotation.

1\. Tap **Skitch** icon

2\. Select any tool from **Skitch** that you wish to use.

3\. Tap to any part of the photo where you want to draw or put it in.

4\. Tap **Done** to save it.

***Tip**\_\_: See this quick* *[video tutorial](https://youtu.be/tksidJltgaU)* *about photo markup.*

### Changes to job photos can be viewed in the job diary.

[![Changes to job photos can be viewed in the job diary.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/1/rendered/1b8fa9ef-ce73-4269-8791-e07fb5d02988_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/1/rendered/1b8fa9ef-ce73-4269-8791-e07fb5d02988.png)

## Keyboard Shortcuts

Use ServiceM8 with a keyboard on iPad Pro, and take advantage of keyboard shortcuts to complete common tasks such as creating a new job, changing views or keying in information.

### Keyboard shortcuts

[![Keyboard shortcuts](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/3/rendered/fe488aa4-293f-4643-bf00-4155daf3ef7b_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/3/rendered/fe488aa4-293f-4643-bf00-4155daf3ef7b.png)

[![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/3/rendered/125fe911-04f1-4a65-b18f-ca204630fdd0_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/3/rendered/125fe911-04f1-4a65-b18f-ca204630fdd0.png)

## Share Support

Draw diagrams in other apps, and share the file directly into your job diary without switching apps.

### E.g. use the Notes app to draw a picture, then tap share and select ServiceM8.

[![E.g. use the Notes app to draw a picture, then tap share and select ServiceM8.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/de1cd6af-9854-41a7-8e4a-85de0e71efca_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/de1cd6af-9854-41a7-8e4a-85de0e71efca.png)

1\. Open **Notes**

2\. Once your note or diagram is created, tap the **Action** icon

[![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/7fcd9f4f-5114-4cb8-a94d-462dd5201f37_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/7fcd9f4f-5114-4cb8-a94d-462dd5201f37.png)

3\. Select **ServiceM8** from the list of apps

4\. You can add additional information here if desired. Select the job to which to photo/diagram will be attached, then tap **Post**.

### The photo/diagram will be added to the Job Diary

[![The photo/diagram will be added to the Job Diary](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/055fc89f-7319-491f-b06f-98120e62022d_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/055fc89f-7319-491f-b06f-98120e62022d.png)

### You can also annotate PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat, then add the annotated document to a ServiceM8 Job.

[![You can also annotate PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat, then add the annotated document to a ServiceM8 Job.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/848a7057-d2db-41ac-ba4d-bb66a07bf8ff_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/848a7057-d2db-41ac-ba4d-bb66a07bf8ff.png)

1\. Open Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer

2\. Add a notes or highlights to a PDF document

3\. Tap the **Action** icon

[![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/3f29719f-2f82-4c3d-a868-bb40ce4989fe_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/3f29719f-2f82-4c3d-a868-bb40ce4989fe.png)

3\. Tap **ServiceM8** icon

4\. Choose a job and tap **Attach File**. That's it.

## Interactive Notifications

This allows you to respond to Staff messages quickly without opening the ServiceM8 app.

### When you receive a ServiceM8 message, simply swipe to the left of the screen and tap Reply

[![When you receive a ServiceM8 message, simply swipe to the left of the screen and tap Reply](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/14c1d149-c462-4582-842a-cdd2af5d8f36_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/9/rendered/14c1d149-c462-4582-842a-cdd2af5d8f36.png)

### Your reply appears instantly on the Dispatch Board

[![Your reply appears instantly on the Dispatch Board](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/5/rendered/8f117ed2-2ce6-4fd2-8a12-f37b0d5673b6_display.png)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/images/servicem8/509273/5/rendered/8f117ed2-2ce6-4fd2-8a12-f37b0d5673b6.png)
