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Draw Notes with Apple Pencil

Choose Draw when you want to handwrite a new note with Apple Pencil.

Written and reviewed by Pocket Orbit Content TeamUpdated July 29, 2026

How we test and write

Practical workflow

The process, step by step

1Open the note capture flow.
2Choose Draw.
3Write or sketch with Apple Pencil.
4Finish the capture and review the note.
5Continue to recognition, organization, or summary as needed.

Before you start

Confirm that your Apple Pencil is paired and works elsewhere on the iPad. Draw is intended for note capture, not professional illustration.

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Sources, method, and update policy

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Use Apple Pencil with iPad - Apple Support, reviewed 2026-07-29

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