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Using Scribble on iPad

Scriptation is fully compatible with Scribble, Apple's handwriting-to-text tool — so you can write with your Apple Pencil in any text field and have it convert to typed text.


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


You can write in any text field, such as Text Boxes and Notes, 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:



Text Boxes


With Scribble enabled, create a Text Box and write directly into the text field:



Notes


Scribble also works with Notes:



Scribble Toolbar


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



With this toolbar you can:


  • Undo / 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


How to use Siri to dictate notes

How to link to audio, video, websites, and pages

Inserting photos and images into your script

Updated on: 30/05/2026

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