Disable additional bar while using iPad onscreen keyboard

Hi all,


while using the onscreen keyboard on my iPad, I get this additional bar on top of it.

How can I disable this additional bar?

iPad Pro

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 2:36 AM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2025 4:40 AM

Shows up when:

  • Scribble is enabled
  • Apple Pencil is active
  • iPad thinks you’re drawing / handwriting

👉 How to disable Scribble bar:

Settings → Apple Pencil → Scribble → OFF

This hides handwriting-related bars.

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