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Highlighting Text in Notes App Broken?

Is it just me, or did IOS15 break highlighting text in the notes app?


  • Double tap a word to highlight it
  • Attempt to drag the right handle down to scroll down the page
  • App scrolls in the opposite direction


I've restarted the app and the phone with no change.

iPhone XS

Posted on Oct 5, 2021 7:27 AM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2021 8:45 AM

Hello Thutch79,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on your post, you can't highlight text in the Notes app on iOS 15. We'll do our best to assist.


Restarting the Notes app and the iPhone were good steps to test.


If that hasn't sorted out the issue, then we'd make sure you're updated to the latest iOS 15 version. Be sure to backup prior to any updates that are available: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Should the issue continue, please reach out to Apple directly: Get Support


Wishing you well, take care.

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Oct 6, 2021 8:45 AM in response to thutch79

Hello Thutch79,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on your post, you can't highlight text in the Notes app on iOS 15. We'll do our best to assist.


Restarting the Notes app and the iPhone were good steps to test.


If that hasn't sorted out the issue, then we'd make sure you're updated to the latest iOS 15 version. Be sure to backup prior to any updates that are available: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Should the issue continue, please reach out to Apple directly: Get Support


Wishing you well, take care.

Highlighting Text in Notes App Broken?

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