Notability is fine-tuned for and works best with an Apple Pencil (gen 1 & 2).
Highly Responsive Ink: Notability tracks Apple Pencil's position as closely as possible to make writing fast, fluid, and free of lag.
Pressure-sensitivity: To make lines thick, thin, or anything in between, simply apply more pressure to make wider lines.
Dashed & Dotted Lines: In addition to normal strokes, dashed and dotted lines can be used.
Apple Pencil Double-Tap Option: Customize your second generation Apple Pencil with the following steps in your device’s Settings > Apple Pencil > Select:
- Switch between Current Tool and Eraser
- Switch between Current Tool and Last Used
- Show Color Palette
- Show Ink Attributes
- Turn Off Options
Palm Detection: Notability tells the difference between Apple Pencil and your palm, so your notes stay free of unwanted marks while resting your hand on your iPad's screen.
One-finger Scrolling: When you write with Apple Pencil, Notability lets you scroll through notes with your finger. To write with your finger or another stylus:
- Open a note.
- Tap the
> Info.
- Tap Disconnect Apple Pencil.
When you start writing with Apple Pencil again, Notability reconnects automatically.