Get started with Notes on iPad
Use the Notes app to quickly capture your thoughts. You can add images and sketches, make checklists, or even scan documents. And with iCloud, your notes stay up to date on all your devices wherever you go.

Jot down a quick note
Use Quick Notes to jot down information from any app or screen. Tap , 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 sketches and more
Tap , 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.

Scan documents
In a note, tap , choose Scan Documents, then position iPad so that the document page appears on the screen. After iPad scans the page, you can save it in the note, mark it up, and even add your signature.

Organize with tags and Smart Folders
Use tags as a fast and flexible way to categorize and organize your notes. When you create or edit a note, type # followed by the tag name or choose a tag from the menu above the keyboard. You can add multiple tags to a note and easily search and filter your notes across folders.
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