Hello global user,
After reviewing your post, it seems like you do not see a plus sign in the markup toolbar in the Notes app.
What are you trying to add using the plus sign?
Are you able to use Markup in other apps like Photos or Mail?
Add typed text, shapes, and signatures with Markup on iPad
To show the Markup toolbar in a supported app, tap
or Markup, then do any of the following:
- Move the Markup toolbar: Drag the toolbar to any edge of the screen.
- (Drag from the middle edge of the toolbar closest to the center of the screen.)
- Automatically minimize the toolbar when you’re drawing or entering text: Tap
, then turn on Auto-minimize. - To show the full toolbar again, tap the minimized version.
- Hide the toolbar: Tap
or Done."
Draw in apps with Markup on iPad
Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.
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