Apple Notes -- Unable to Handwrite Notes After New Update

Just updated my iPad to 13.1.3. Now for some reason I can't handwrite with my apple pencil in notes like I used to be able to prior to the update. It used to appear on the bottom right hand corner but not sure why its disappeared. Help!

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 23, 2019 3:38 PM

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Oct 23, 2019 3:48 PM in response to zsssssssssssssss

Hello,

Have you tried restarting iPad?

Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Oct 23, 2019 4:51 PM in response to QuickPost

Yes I have -- no dice.

Oct 24, 2019 10:18 AM in response to zsssssssssssssss

To be clear -- this is only in the Apple Notes app. My apple pencil works in every other app.

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