iPad Pro (9.7-inch)Taking an Instant Note with Apple Pencil

Enable notes on the lock screen to allow you to write notes while the device is locked.

Enable notes on the lock screen to allow you to write notes while the device is locked.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, tap Settings.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. 2 - Scroll to Notes.
  3. 3 - Tap Notes.
  4. 4 - Scroll to Access Notes from Lock Screen.
  5. 5 - Tap Access Notes from Lock Screen.
  6. 6 - Tap Always Create New Note.
  7. 7 - Press the Top button to lock your screen.
  8. 8 - Press the Top button again to wake your screen.
  9. 9 - Tap the Lock screen with Apple Pencil to start a new note.
  10. 10 - Write or draw on your screen with Apple Pencil to compose your new note.
  11. 11 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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