Notes help? Occasional white text on white, black text on black

Hi lian37,

If the behavior persists after confirming your device is up to date, we want to confirm whether this occurs with notes syncing to a specific account. This can often help us isolate and determine whether there is an account issue.

To verify whether you have more than one account syncing with the Notes app, do the following:

1. Open the Notes app.
2. If necessary, tap "Folders" in the top left-hand corner.

Here, you should see the different note folders you have, along with the account they're syncing with.

Create a note within each account using the steps in Create and format notes on iPhone. If you find that this is isolated to one specific account, we'd recommend reaching out to your email service provider. If this occurs with all accounts, and/or only iCloud, contact Apple Support.

Take care!

Hello lian37,

Have you checked in Settings to see what the default for Notes is set to?

Found in the article Create and format notes on iPhone - Apple Support is the following tip, and you can find more information about Notes on the iPhone and settings there as well.

Tip: To choose a default style for the first line in all new notes, go to Settings > Notes > New Notes Start With.

If you still need help, reach back out to us.

Take care!

lian37,

In this case we'd recommend making sure your device is up-to-date. This will ensure you have all the latest fixes and features. Here's how you can check for updates wirelessly:

1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.

2. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.

3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.

4. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one that you want to install.

You can read the full context of the resource here: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If things persist you can reach out for additional support here: Get Support

Take care.