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Type vs Scan vs Draw Notes: Which Should You Use?
Compare typing, scanning paper, and Apple Pencil handwriting by speed, structure, review effort, and study use.
Read: Type vs Scan vs Draw Notes: Which Should You Use?Practical workflow
The process, step by step
- 1Type definitions or exact wording in Write.
- 2Scan an existing worksheet or paper page.
- 3Add diagrams, arrows, or handwritten additions on the same Write canvas.
- 4Review each source for recognition errors.
- 5Place related notes in the same study group.
Example: one lecture, two inputs
Type the lecture outline and draw the diagram explained on the board in one note, then scan the distributed worksheet. Organize both under the course topic so the summary has the right context.
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Organize Mixed-Input Notes
Review group suggestions for notes captured through Write or Scan.
Read: Organize Mixed-Input Notesfeature
Apple Pencil Note-Taking App for Handwritten Notes
Handwrite notes on iPad with Apple Pencil, then review, recognize, organize, study, or export them in Pocket Orbit.
Read: Apple Pencil Note-Taking App for Handwritten NotesTry the Write and Scan workflow
Download Pocket Orbit from the App Store, then use the linked help articles to test it with your own notes.
