Add text, shapes, and signatures with Markup on iPad
In supported apps, you can use Markup to add text, speech bubbles, shapes, and signatures.
Add text
In the Markup toolbar in a supported app, tap
, then tap Text.
Note: If you don’t see the Markup toolbar, tap
or Markup. If the toolbar is minimized, tap its minimized version.
Double-tap the text box.
Use the keyboard to enter text.
To change text after you add it, tap the text to select it, then do any of the following:
Change the font, size, or layout: Tap
in the toolbar, then choose an option.
Delete, edit, or duplicate the text: Tap Edit, then choose an option.
Move the text: Drag it.
To hide the Markup toolbar when you finish, tap or Done.
Add a shape
In the Markup toolbar in a supported app, tap
, then choose a shape.
Note: If you don’t see the Markup toolbar, tap
or Markup. If the toolbar is minimized, tap its minimized version.
To adjust the shape, do any of the following:
Move the shape: Drag it.
Resize the shape: Drag any blue dot along the shape’s outline.
Change the outline color: Tap a color in the color picker.
Fill the shape with color or change the line thickness: Tap
, then choose an option.
Adjust the form of an arrow or speech bubble shape: Drag a green dot.
Delete or duplicate a shape: Tap it, then choose an option.
To hide the Markup toolbar when you finish, tap
or Done.
Add your signature
In the Markup toolbar in a supported app, tap
, then choose Signature.
Note: If you don’t see the Markup toolbar, tap
or Markup. If the toolbar is minimized, tap its minimized version.
Do one of the following:
Add a new signature: Tap Add or Remove Signature, tap
, then use Apple Pencil or your finger to sign your name.
To use the signature, tap Done, or to draw a new one, tap Clear.
Add an existing signature: Tap the one you want.
To see all of your signatures, scroll down the list.
Drag your signature where you want it.
To hide the Markup toolbar when you finish, tap or Done.