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# How do I use Scribble on iPad?

Scriptation is fully compatible with [Scribble](https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/enter-text-with-scribble-ipad355ab2a7/ipados), Apple's handwriting-to-text tool — so you can write with your Apple Pencil in any text field on iPad and have it convert to typed text.

|| 📝 NOTE: This video shows a slightly older user interface, but the instructions are still accurate.
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You can write in any text field, such as [Text Boxes](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/typing-notes-with-text-boxes-and-callouts-1t835l5/) and [Notes](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-notes-w7mi38/), and the writing converts to typed text.

|| 📝 NOTE: Scribble is exclusively available on iPad and is designed for use with the Apple Pencil.

### Enabling Scribble

If it's not already on, go to the **Settings** menu, open **Apple Pencil**, and toggle Scribble **on**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/scribble-on_lnp82r.png)

### Using Scribble in text boxes

With Scribble enabled, create a [Text Box](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/typing-notes-with-text-boxes-and-callouts-1t835l5/) and write directly into the text field.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/steadicam-1-side_9yzbbk.png)

### Using Scribble in Notes

Scribble also works with [Notes](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-notes-w7mi38/).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/cut-20a-side-a_cqezxd.png)

### The Scribble toolbar

When you tap your Apple Pencil into a text field, the Scribble toolbar appears at the bottom of the screen.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/bar_1qdtyfr.png)

With this toolbar you can:

* Undo or redo actions;
* Display the mini-keyboard;
* Reduce or enlarge the text (tap the Paragraph icon to show or hide the sizing icons);
* Turn on dictation;
* Insert a line break.

# What's Next

[Welcome to Scriptation for iPad](/en/article/welcome-to-scriptation-for-ipad-z36w14/)
[How do I use the Apple Pencil on iPad?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/using-the-apple-pencil-on-ipad-vao8kb/)
[How to use Siri to dictate notes](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-use-siri-to-dictate-notes-4wzd1u/)