VIII · The field guide
Your little black book.
Paper. Pen. Text. JoTT.
JoTT it. Ask later.
Something worth remembering? Text it. Ask with what you remember.
What should I JoTT?
People · Places · Things · Moments
- A name.
- Something someone told you.
- A restaurant you loved.
- A gift idea.
- A moment you don’t want to forget.
You don’t need a contact. You don’t need to organize it.
If it’s worth remembering, JoTT it.
JoTT something
Text it naturally.
Sarah is taking her family to Spain next summer.Text this
JoTTed. Sarah is taking her family to Spain next summer.
That’s it.
How do I get it back?
Ask with what you remember.
Name gone? That’s okay. What do you remember?
Correct something
Just say what changed.
Help make JoTT better
One line is enough.
After a few JoTTs, tell us what you notice.
FB — I asked about Sarah and JoTT missed her.
IDEA — I’d like to add a photo.
BUG — that reply came through twice.
❤️ / Liked / Loved on a JoTT reply
Got it. Feedback saved.
Feedback isn’t a saved memory. For Founding 50, feedback JoTTs (BUG · FB · LOVE · IDEA · reactions) still count toward your 50.
Keep it private
JoTT is personal.
Your memories stay with you. Don’t add JoTT to a group text — keep it one-to-one.
Quiet hours
JoTT anytime.
You can JoTT anytime. Quiet hours only hold invites overnight (default 9pm–6am local). Text QUIET · HELP QUIET.
Wrong photo? Text FORGET PHOTO (or REVOKE PHOTO). UNDO drops your last memory of any kind.
Founding 50
Use it normally.
If you’re in Founding 50: 50 JoTTs by November 28 — includes feedback JoTTs. JoTTs, bug reports, reactions, and FB · LOVE · IDEA all count. At 50, five short questions. 50% off while active for life.
Need help?
Text HELP.
Short teach in SMS. Deeper topics: HELP JOTT · HELP FIND · HELP CORRECT · HELP FEEDBACK.
textjott.com/help · commands and links
Listen. Connect. JoTT. Remember. Reconnect.
Remember the person.
People over process.
TextJoTT™