Can't Scan in Notes

I have an iphone 11 pro max running Software version 14.0.1. When I open Notes and then open a new note to try to create a scan, there is no toolbar/"+" icon/camera icon. I would like to know how to restore the ability to use Notes to scan documents. Thank you.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 7:35 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2020 1:25 PM

Hello jhg1,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


Based on what you mentioned, you are having trouble with how scanning works in Notes on iOS. Is the keyboard showing on the screen when this issue occurs? If so, tap "Done" in the upper right corner and see if the Camera icon shows at the bottom of screen. Tap on that to use the scan feature.


If that doesn't help, force close the app and restart your iPhone using the steps here:


How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Restart your iPhone


Then try once more. You can read more about scanning using Notes here:


How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Best wishes!

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Oct 26, 2020 1:25 PM in response to jhg1

Hello jhg1,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


Based on what you mentioned, you are having trouble with how scanning works in Notes on iOS. Is the keyboard showing on the screen when this issue occurs? If so, tap "Done" in the upper right corner and see if the Camera icon shows at the bottom of screen. Tap on that to use the scan feature.


If that doesn't help, force close the app and restart your iPhone using the steps here:


How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Restart your iPhone


Then try once more. You can read more about scanning using Notes here:


How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Best wishes!

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