On iPad, use the Notes app to quickly capture your thoughts. You can add images and sketches, solve equations, make checklists, or even scan documents. With iCloud, your notes stay up to date on all your devices wherever you go.
Quick Notes let you jot down information from any app or screen, and you can record audio and take photos in a note, too. You can draw or write with Apple Pencil or your finger, and the people you share a note with can view or make changes to it.
Jot it down
Tap the New Note button, then enter your text.
Make quick notes anywhere
Use Quick Notes to jot down information from any app or screen. Tap the Share button, then tap Add to Quick Note, or simply swipe up from the bottom right corner of the display using Apple Pencil. Add images, handwriting, links, and more.
Add almost anything
You can scan documents, record audio, take photos, and more. Tap the Attachments button, then choose an option.
Sketch your thoughts
Tap the Handwriting Tools button, then draw or write with Apple Pencil or your finger. You can choose from a variety of Markup tools and colors and draw straight lines with the ruler.
Invite others to collaborate
Tap the Share button, then choose a sharing option. The people you share with can view or make changes to a note.
Notes has a lot more to offer, and these guides walk you through it:
- Create and format notes on iPad
- Add photos, video, and more to notes on iPad
- Add drawings and handwriting in Notes on iPad
- Share notes and collaborate on iPad
Per Apple, the availability of Notes features may vary depending on your language and country or region.
