Add a description, a signature, and more to an image on iPad

In supported apps, you can use Markup to add a description, text, signatures, shapes, and more to an image.

Add custom image descriptions

Using Markup, you can add your own descriptions to images. VoiceOver reads your custom descriptions when you use the Image Explorer.

In a supported app such as Photos, tap .
In the Markup toolbar, tap , then tap Description.
Enter your description, then tap Done.

Add and edit typed text in Notes

To add typed text in the Notes app, you can type or write directly in a note without opening the Markup toolbar.

If the Markup toolbar is open, close it by tapping .
Do any of the following:
- Tap in the note, then type using the onscreen or wireless keyboard. See Create and format notes on iPad.
- Use Apple Pencil and Scribble to enter text. See Enter text with Scribble on iPad.

Add and edit typed text in other supported apps

In the Markup toolbar, tap , then tap Text.
Note: If you don’t see the Markup toolbar in a supported app, 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 typed 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 the text, then choose an option.
Move the text: Drag it.

To hide the Markup toolbar when you finish, tap or Done.

Add and adjust a shape in other supported apps

In the Markup toolbar, 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 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 and a color.
- 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 other supported apps

In the Markup toolbar, 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.

In iPad apps that support Markup, you can write text in any field and have it immediately converted to typed text. See Enter text with Scribble on iPad.

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iPad User Guide

Add a description, a signature, and more to an image on iPad

Add custom image descriptions

Add and edit typed text in Notes

Add and edit typed text in other supported apps

Add and adjust a shape in other supported apps

Add your signature in other supported apps