Draw in apps with Markup on iPad

In the Markup toolbar, tap the pen, marker, or pencil tool, then write or draw with your finger or Apple Pencil (supported models).

Note: If you don’t see the Markup toolbar in a supported app, tap or Markup. If the toolbar is minimized, tap its minimized version.

While writing or drawing, do any of the following:

• Change the line weight: Tap the selected drawing tool in the toolbar, then choose an option.

• Change the opacity: Tap the selected drawing tool in the toolbar, then drag the slider.

• Change the color: Choose a color from the color picker in the Markup toolbar.

• Undo a mistake: Tap .

• Draw a straight line: Tap the ruler tool in the toolbar, then draw a line along the edge of the ruler.

  • To change the angle of the ruler, touch and hold the ruler with two fingers, then rotate your fingers.

  • To move the ruler without changing its angle, drag it with one finger.

  • To hide the ruler, tap the ruler tool in the toolbar again.

In the Notes app, you can write text with Apple Pencil and have it immediately converted to typed text. See Select and edit drawings and handwriting.