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Using Scribble on iPad

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

Scriptation is fully compatible with Scribble, Apple's handwriting-to-text tool.

You can write in any text field, such as Text Boxes and Sticky Notes, and the writing will be converted to typed text.

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

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

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

Scribble also works with Sticky Notes:

When you tap your Apple Pencil into any text field, the Scribble toolbar will be displayed at the bottom of the screen:
ith this toolbar, you can:

Undo / Redo actions
Display the mini-keyboard
Reduce or enlarge the text (touch the Paragraph icon to show or hide the sizing icons)
Turn on the dictation feature
Insert a line break

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Updated on: 21/03/2025

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