This article will show you how to connect the Apple Pencil to your iPad and take an in-depth look at what you can do with it once you connect it.
Not all Apple Pencil models will work on all iPads; Make sure the Apple Pencil is compatible with the iPad model.
Is iPad compatible with Apple Pencil?
How do I connect the Apple Pencil to the iPad?
Connecting the first-generation Apple Pencil to the iPad: Insert the Pencil into the port on the iPad.
For the second-generation Apple Pencil, place the Pencil on the right side of the iPad to magnetically snap to the side. Once it’s connected, it’s paired.
How do I set my Apple Pencil?
After connecting the Apple Pencil, try these Settings to set up your Apple Pencil to suit your needs.
Change the action of double click
One useful feature of the Apple Pencil is the ability to double-click on it to change the stylus’s function. Choose to toggle between the current tool and eraser or between the current tool and the last use. Choose to double-click to display the palette, which is a handy feature when you’re doing a lot of graphics work on the iPad (in programs like Photoshop or Procreate).
Change the way you use the Apple Pencil
If you want to use the Apple Pencil to navigate the iPad, you’ll need to adjust it in the Settings option. You can toggle “Draw with Apple Pencil Only” or “Off” depending on your preference. When it’s open (the slider is green), you can only use the Apple Pencil to draw and write on the iPad. When it’s off (the slider is gray), you can use the Apple Pencil to draw, write, or navigate.
Write your hand in a text box using the Apple Pencil
Scribble lets you write by hand in any text box. With Scribble enabled, all you need to do is tap the text box with a pencil to write in that field. It takes some practice in some areas (such as the address bar of a Web browser), but once you get used to it, it becomes a handy feature (because the pencil is already in your hand).
You can do a lot more with the Apple Pencil, but this covers all the basics you need to get started. You can also find out more about the best apps for the Apple Pencil on the iPad or the best apps for the Apple Pencil on the iPad Pro.
