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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A document is open in the Notes app. The onscreen keyboard is in the bottom half of the screen.

How to use keyboard shortcuts in Notes on iPad

You can use keyboard shortcuts in Notes on iPad with an iPad keyboard to start notes, add checklists, links, and more.
A note for a class brainstorm with tags such as #school and #kine210. The note features a hand-drawn diagram of a box breathing exercise, which illustrates a four-step breathing cycle.

How to get started with Notes on iPad

You can get started with Notes on iPad to capture thoughts, make Quick Notes, add attachments and sketches, and invite others.
A note with an overlay showing sharing options.

How to share notes and collaborate on iPad

You can share notes and collaborate on iPad, send a copy of a note, and collaborate on a note or folder in iCloud.
The Markup toolbar is open at the bottom of a note in the Notes app and the Add button in the bottom-right corner of the screen is selected. The following options are available in the Add menu: Add Sticker, Add Text, Add Signature, and Add Shape.

How to add text, shapes, stickers, and more with Markup on iPad

You can add text, shapes, stickers, and image descriptions with Markup on iPad in apps like Notes and Photos, and draw shapes.
A title is being added to a Keynote slide. As text is handwritten using Apple Pencil, the words turn into typed text.

Ways to do more with Apple Pencil on iPad

You can do more with Apple Pencil on iPad, turn handwriting into typed text, mark up screenshots, and gather ideas in Freeform.
The Photos app is open to a photo of a dog. The dog is selected, and the option Add Sticker is available in the menu above.

How to make stickers from your photos on iPad

You can make stickers from your photos on iPad, including animated stickers from Live Photos, and delete a sticker.
The add calendar account settings showing different calendar providers.

How to get started with Calendar on iPad

You can get started with Calendar on iPad, add accounts, create events, add quick reminders, and sync your calendar.
The Shortcuts app on showing three shortcuts: Break Timer, Compass, and Record Backtrack.

How to use Shortcuts to automate tasks on iPad

You can use Shortcuts to automate tasks on iPad with a tap or by asking Siri, using ready-made shortcuts or your own.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use Vocal Shortcuts on iPad

You can use Vocal Shortcuts on iPad to teach iPad to perform an action when you speak a word or another sound you choose.
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to quickly turn accessibility features on or off on iPad

You can quickly turn accessibility features on or off on iPad with the Accessibility Shortcut, Control Center, Siri, or Vocal Shortcuts.