
Add text in Numbers on iPad
To add text to a sheet, you can replace placeholder text, or add a text box or shape then type text in them.
Tip: If you have an iPad model with M1 or later, or iPad mini with A17 Pro, you can use Writing Tools with Apple Intelligence to summarise selected text with a tap, proofread your work, and create different versions of the same text to help you find the right wording and tone. You can also use ChatGPT with Writing Tools to compose and refine text. Select the text you want to refine, tap the text again, tap Writing Tools, then choose an option. To learn more about Apple Intelligence, see the iPad User Guide.
To add a caption or label to an object, see Add a caption or title to objects in Numbers on iPad.
If you have an Apple Pencil, you can use Scribble to turn handwriting into text. See Turn handwriting into text.