Is there a way to rearrange the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) markup order?

In the notes app, I would like to rearrange the order of the markup options, instead of having to scroll to a tool that I use at the back and front of the tool options given.

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Oct 2, 2023 5:48 PM

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Oct 3, 2023 4:38 PM in response to Paige Bain

The sequence of the available markup tools cannot be changed.

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Is there a way to rearrange the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) markup order?

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