Draw with Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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Draw with Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
With the tip of your finger, you can create a drawing in the Notes app.
Get started
- Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
- To use the latest features of Notes, make sure you update your drawings, and set up Notes with iCloud or have notes saved on your device. Many Notes features won’t work with other email providers.
Create inline drawings
- In a note, tap the Markup button .
- Choose a color and a drawing tool, like the pencil or marker.
- Tap Done.
If you want to redo part of your drawing, tap the eraser, then tap the area that you want to erase. If you accidentally erase something, tap the Undo icon . You can also customize the thickness of your lines and the opacity of colors with the drawing tools. To make your drawing area larger or smaller, drag the yellow line at the top and bottom of your drawing to resize the area.
After you draw something, you can move it around. Tap the lasso icon , trace a circle around the drawing that you want to move, then drag it where you want it. You can also use the Lasso to copy and paste parts of your drawing.
Learn how to draw with your Apple Pencil and iPad.
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Published Date: October 15, 2020
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