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Quickly write notes with Apple Pencil on iPad
You can use Apple Pencil to quickly write a note from anywhere on iPad, even while iPad is locked (supported models).
Create a Quick Note
Swipe up from the bottom right of the screen using Apple Pencil.
![A 3D map with a Quick Note at the bottom left.](https://help.apple.com/assets/62224256028DCF13A670452F/6222425B028DCF13A6704539/en_US/a3fd1e3023f9384c8bd2c7ee15452561.png)
Wake iPad by drawing or writing a note
Tap Apple Pencil on the Lock Screen, then begin drawing or taking notes.
Whatever you create is saved in Notes.