The Apple Pencil icon in Scriptation's Annotation Toolbar is a shortcut that appears once you've used your Pencil to draw. If it's missing, the fix is usually quick. If your Pencil itself has stopped working, re-pair it through Settings.

The icon is missing from the Annotation toolbar

The Pencil shortcut only appears in Scriptation's Annotation Toolbar after the Pencil has been used. To restore it:

1. Tap any annotation tool (such as Pen or Highlighter) in Scriptation's Annotation Toolbar;
2. Use your Apple Pencil to draw a quick mark on the page;
3. The Apple Pencil icon should reappear in the toolbar.

The Pencil itself isn't working

If the Pencil isn't drawing anywhere — not in Scriptation, not in Notes, not in any other app — it's likely a Bluetooth or charging issue. Try these in order:

1. Check the battery. Attach the Pencil to your iPad's magnetic connector (Apple Pencil Pro and 2nd Gen) or plug it into the Lightning port (1st Gen) for at least 30 seconds.
2. Check Bluetooth. Open Settings → Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
3. Re-pair the Pencil:
4. • Go to Settings → Bluetooth;
   • Under My Devices, find your Apple Pencil and tap the Info (ⓘ) icon;
   • Tap Forget This Device;
   • Re-attach the Pencil to your iPad's magnetic connector (or plug it in for 1st Gen). When the Pair button appears, tap it.

4. Restart the iPad. Press and hold the top button + a volume button until the power-off slider appears, then power back on.
5. Reopen Scriptation. The Apple Pencil icon should reappear in the toolbar the next time you draw.

Still stuck?

Tap the Send us an email button at the bottom of this page and include your iPad model, iPadOS version, Apple Pencil model, and your User ID and Device ID.

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Updated on: 25/06/2026