The handwriting tool in my messages is not working

The handwriting tool in my messages doesn’t work what should I do


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iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 16, 2022 3:19 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2022 6:46 AM

Hi palak243,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


Let's double-check the steps you are following to create a handwritten message: Use message effects with iMessage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


"Send a handwritten message


You can personalize your messages by adding a note in your own handwriting. Your friends and family will see the message animate, as if it were being written in front of them. To send a handwritten note, follow these steps:


  1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button  to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
  2. If you have an iPhone, turn it sideways and tap sideways icon on the keyboard. On an iPad, there's no need to turn it sideways, just tap sideways iconon the keyboard.
  3. Write your message or select one of the options at the bottom of the screen.
  4. If you need to start over, tap Undo or Clear. When you're finished, tap Done. Then tap the Send button send message."


If you continue to have an issue with it, try restarting and be sure to have updated to iOS 15.4.1: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


Then if it still isn't working, let us know exact details regarding what happens when you attempt to use the feature.


Have a fantastic day!


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Apr 17, 2022 6:46 AM in response to palak243

Hi palak243,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


Let's double-check the steps you are following to create a handwritten message: Use message effects with iMessage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


"Send a handwritten message


You can personalize your messages by adding a note in your own handwriting. Your friends and family will see the message animate, as if it were being written in front of them. To send a handwritten note, follow these steps:


  1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button  to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
  2. If you have an iPhone, turn it sideways and tap sideways icon on the keyboard. On an iPad, there's no need to turn it sideways, just tap sideways iconon the keyboard.
  3. Write your message or select one of the options at the bottom of the screen.
  4. If you need to start over, tap Undo or Clear. When you're finished, tap Done. Then tap the Send button send message."


If you continue to have an issue with it, try restarting and be sure to have updated to iOS 15.4.1: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


Then if it still isn't working, let us know exact details regarding what happens when you attempt to use the feature.


Have a fantastic day!


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