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Draw in Notes on iPhone

Use the Notes app to draw a sketch or jot a handwritten note with your finger. You can choose from a variety of markup tools and colors and draw straight lines with the ruler.

Draw or use handwriting

In a note, tap the Handwriting Tools button, then use the markup tools to draw or write with your finger.

A note showing a drawing with handwritten text.

Tip: You can search handwritten text (in supported languages) in Notes. If the note doesn’t have a title, the first line of handwritten text becomes the suggested title. To edit the title, scroll to the top of the note, then tap Edit.

Show lines or grids in notes

  • In an existing note: Tap the Share button, tap Lines & Grids, then choose a style.

  • Choose the default style for all new notes: Go to Settings  > Notes > Lines & Grids.

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