IOS Notes App in Scribble mode - what are these bars?

Greetings Pete2023,

You can find help using Apple Pencil in Notes on your iPad here:

Draw or write in Notes on iPad - Apple Support

"Select and edit drawings and handwriting

With Smart Selection, you can select handwritten text using the same gestures you use for typed text. You can move, copy, or delete the selection within the note. You can even paste it as typed text in another note or app.

Note: Smart Selection and handwriting transcription work if the system language of your iPad is set to English, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese in Settings  > General > Language & Region > iPad Language.

1. In the Markup toolbar, tap the Lasso tool  (between the eraser and ruler).
2. Select drawings and handwriting with Apple Pencil or your finger using any of the following methods:

• Touch and hold, then drag to expand the selection.
• Double-tap to select a word.
• Triple-tap to select a sentence.

1. Adjust the selection by dragging the handles if necessary.
2. Tap the selection, then choose Cut, Copy, Delete, Duplicate, Copy as Text, Insert Space Above, Translate, or Straighten.
3. If you choose Copy as Text, you can paste the transcribed text in another note or another app."

Take care.

Hey Pete2023,

We recommend reaching out to Apple Support directly, as their Notes experts can take a closer look and explain the setting that is causing this behavior. You can reach them here: Contact - Official Apple Support

Take care.

As Notes is part of the built in software, I'd say you that you need help with iOS if that's an option.