What can I use instead of an iPad pencil?

The Apple Pencil alternative if you want to cover iPhone, all iPads and any Android tablets that you may have too, is the Adonit Dash 4. It’s a straightforward, stylish drawing pen with palm rejection and super fast USB-C charging.

Can I use my finger to write on iPad?

With Handwriting mode, you can enter text by writing characters on the screen with your finger. In addition to normal text entry, use handwriting mode to enter your iPad passcode silently or to open apps from the Home Screen.

What can I use to write on iPad?

Use the Notes app to draw a sketch or jot a handwritten note with Apple Pencil (on supported models) or your finger. You can choose from a variety of Markup tools and colors and draw straight lines with the ruler.

How do I enable handwriting on my iPad?

Turn on Scribble in Settings > Apple Pencil. Below, tap Try Scribble. In the Handwrite tab, simply start writing in the box. Notice that you needn’t stay within it; you can write bigger, or elsewhere on the screen.