iOS 14: Scribble

Apple has finally added a handwriting-to-text feature on iPadOS 14! This makes it easier for users to continue using their Apple Pencil when the need to “type” arises. To use this feature you need to make sure that your iPad and Apple Pencil are compatible.

Here’s a list of compatible iPads…

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• iPad (2018-2020)

• iPad Air (2019-2020)

• iPad Mini (2019)

• iPad Pro 11 (2018-2020)

• iPad Pro 12.9 (2015-2020)

• iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)

• iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

If you have any of these compatible iPads, an Apple Pencil (Scribble not compatible with any third-party styluses) and the latest iPadOS 14 update, you’re ready to start scribbling away!

Turn Scribble on by opening SETTINGS > APPLE PENCIL > Enable SCRIBBLE.

To start using Scribble, touch your Apple Pencil in the text input area of an app (such as a text field in a search box) and start writing straight away. After writing you will see it convert into text! If it’s not reading your handwriting well, a tip is to write a little slower and a little more carefully.

Check out this video from CNET on Apple’s full reveal on Scribble for Apple Pencil…