You can quickly create new notes directly from the locked screen of an iPad if you have an Apple Pencil.

This is a great feature for anyone with an iPad who needs to do quick note taking, since it treats the device a bit like a sketch pad or sketchbook of sorts.

Using the iPad lock screen notes feature is super easy, here’s how it works:

How to Use Lock Screen Notes with iPad & Apple Pencil

1. At the locked screen of iPad, tap anywhere on the screen with Apple Pencil



2. Notes app will immediately launch into a new note, use Notes app as usual to jot down notes…