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New board in background icon
iOS 26

New board in background

Asks you for a title for a board, then creates it in Freeform without opening the app.

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What this shortcut does

Works with

Freeform icon

Freeform

56 shortcuts

Before you start

Required apps

  • Freeform
  • Shortcuts

Set up your shortcut

01. Open in Shortcuts Library

Review the details and select Install.

02. Review in Apple Shortcuts

Check the actions and permissions, then add the shortcut.

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