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

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: 03/12/2024