Apple Pencil writing tool

The writing tool icon is missing from Apple Notes. This you are not able to write in Notes and have handwriting convert to text.

After searching and finding no solution I found that my iPad had to me shut down and restarted. This solved the problem.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 30, 2021 1:10 PM

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