How to use iPad Markup for visual feedback

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Access the Markup toolbar

   Open your target file in Files, Photos, or Mail. Tap the Markup icon, which resembles a pen tip inside a circle, to trigger the floating toolbar.

   Note: If using an Apple Pencil, you can quickly trigger Markup by swiping diagonally from the bottom corner of the screen.
2. 1 min

   Select your writing instrument

   Tap one of the pens, markers, or pencils in the toolbar to begin annotating. Tap the selected tool a second time to adjust the stroke thickness and opacity for clearer visual feedback.

3. 45 sec

   Insert shapes and callouts

   Tap the plus (+) icon on the toolbar to add squares, circles, arrows, or speech bubbles. Drag the blue handles on the shapes to resize them or move them to highlight specific areas of feedback.

   Note: Hold the shape steady for a second after drawing it to have the system automatically snap your hand-drawn sketch into a perfect geometric shape.
4. 1 min

   Add text and signatures

   Select the Text tool (T) from the plus (+) menu to type precise feedback notes. Use the Signature option to insert a pre-saved digital signature if you are finalizing an approval document.

5. 30 sec

   Modify or remove annotations

   Use the Lasso tool (the dotted circle) to select multiple annotations at once to move or delete them. Tap the Eraser tool to remove specific strokes, or tap the Undo button to reverse your last action.

   Note: Double-tap the Eraser to toggle between Pixel Eraser and Object Eraser modes.
6. 30 sec

   Finalize and share your feedback

   Tap Done in the top-left corner to save your changes to the original file. Use the Share icon in the top-right corner to email or message the annotated file to your recipient.