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
- On / Off - toggles Apple Pencil for annotating
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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