How to Make handwritten notes

Start writing

In a new note, or in an existing one after placing the insertion point, tap the pen icon. Writing tools are the same as in Instant Markup (page 39). Choose your stationery

A background is added, based on your choice in Settings > Notes > Lines & Grids. To override it, tap the Share icon, then Lines & Grids (bottom row). name handwritten notes

The topmost words you write are used to name your note; scroll up past the top to see/edit it. Tap Find in Note in the Share sheet to search your text.