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An Overview of the Annotation Toolbar

NOTE: This video shows a slightly older user interface but the instructions are still accurate.


The Annotation Toolbar has these tools:


The toolbar will expand or contract depending on screen size and device orientation. If you don't see a tool icon you need, it might be combined with another tool's icon. These combination icons have a caret in the lower right corner.


Tool Functions


Text Marking


  • Text Highlight - highlight text
  • Underline - underline text
  • Squiggle - underline text with a squiggly line
  • Strikethrough - cross out text


Typing


  • Text - enter notes using a keyboard, Scribble, or voice
  • Note - insert a collapsible text note


Ink


  • Drawing - free write or draw with ink
  • Freeform Highlight - write or draw with a highlighter


Shapes


  • Arrow - draw an arrow
  • Line - draw a line
  • Rectangle - draw a square or a rectangle
  • Ellipse - draw a circle or an ellipse


Media


  • Image - insert an image
  • Sound - insert a recorded audio clip
  • Timecode - insert an annotation with the time of day (and an option for the date)


Stamps


  • Stamps - use preset or custom stamps for frequently-used quick notes
  • Saved Annotations - insert previously-saved annotations


Removing Annotations


  • Eraser - erase ink annotations


Selection


  • Selection Tool - group selected annotations to merge into one movable shape or delete them all at once


Undo / Redo


  • Undo - erases the last change made
  • Redo - restores the last undone action


Apple Pencil



Toolbar


  • Hide - hides the toolbar and exits Annotation Mode
  • Toolbar Reposition - drag the Toolbar to the left, top or right of the screen:


What's Next


Why aren't the Annotation tools recognizing text in my script?
Using the Style Palette
How to hide/find the Top Menu

Updated on: 21/03/2025

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