Using Scribble on fillable pdfs in Files App

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Using Scribble on fillable pdfs in Files App

Is using Scribble (converting handwriting to text with the Apple Pencil) supported by the Files App when editing PDFs with fillable fields?

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iPad Pro 11" (3rd gen)

Apple Pencil (2nd gen)

I few months ago, I'm sure I could do the following in the Files App in iPadOS

Open Files app
tap on pdf with fillable fields
tap on a field, insertion point appears
Start handwriting into the field, which gets converted to text

If I enter markup mode, there is no Pencil icon with the "A" on it.

This is not working at the moment. I'm on iPadOS 16.4.1 (a)

Scribble will work in other apps like Word, Notes, Spotlight, Safari search box.

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

Posted on May 12, 2023 05:48 AM

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Answer 1

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Reaper101 Author

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May 16, 2023 04:19 AM in response to Stevi_S

Yes Scribble is enabled and Scribble working in other apps like Word and Notes.

The issue is Files app when editing/quickviewing a pdf with fillable fields.

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Stevi_S

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May 15, 2023 11:25 AM in response to Reaper101

Hi Reaper101,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We understand you have some questions about using Scribble, and we want to help. To start, Go to Settings > Apple Pencil, then ensure Scribble is turned on. See more about that here: Enter text with Scribble on iPad

If this is already enabled, let us know if you're able to use Scribble in other apps. We'll go from there.

Thanks.

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bailier

Community Specialist

May 16, 2023 07:31 AM in response to Reaper101

Hi Reaper101,

Thanks for the followup and for confirming that Scribble works as expected in other apps. At this point, we suggest you contact Apple Support so that they can look into this issue with you further.

They can be reached here: Get Support

Take care.

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Using Scribble on fillable pdfs in Files App

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