Tips for using Apple Pencil 1st generation and 2nd generation ios

Tips for using Apple Pencil 1st generation and 2nd generation ios

 

Tips for using Apple Pencil 1st generation and 2nd generation ios

 What's the point of getting an Apple Pencil if you're not going to use a lot of features? The Apple Pencil is a great tool and when you get the first gen.

  Pencil with second-generation iPad Pro

 only used it for markup documents. But since then there have been some upgrades to the iPad OS and now there's a lot you can do with it to speed up your work.

  Make you more efficient and save you time Most of the tips I'm going to mention are going to work with both the first generation.

  and second-generation pencils and I'll point out where there are some small differences It's important to note that the devices aren't cross-compatible so you can't pair

  A first-generation Pencil with something like an iPad Air 4 or an iPad Pro, and you can't pair a second-generation Pencil with an iPad 8.

This is correct for your device.  Ok so let's get down to our list of favourite Apple Pencil tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Apple Pencil.

  

Working with Text and Scribble Text and Scribble iPad can now recognize your handwriting and convert it to text in a note Tap the pencil icon to display the Markup toolbar.

  Tap the handwriting tool and then start writing with Apple Pencil 11 and Scribble will automatically convert your handwriting to typed text. If you want to select some text, you can double-tap a word to select it.  Or triple-tap to select an entire line or paragraph. You want to choose multiple words.

  You can either draw a line through the circle to select them. There are also times when you need to add or remove space between words.  A space or a line between two can be removed. characters to add a space and once you get used to how it works it becomes next nature.

  Delete and add text.

  The tip relates to deletion. And adding text to delete a word just scratches it out and you'll see if you want to add some text touch and hold in the text area and then wait for the space to appear.  If so, what should I write now? You want to add and the space around your new text will close I want to charge

  Talk about charging the Apple Pencil The second-generation Apple Pencil can be easily charged wirelessly by connecting it to an iPad.

This is how you connect the Pencil to the first-generation iPad.

  The pencil has a lightning port so it can be paired and charged by plugging it into the lightning port on your iPad.  will take and damage one or both devices. , and the apple provides electricity.

  The adapter I think I lost within a week so instead of buying another one I bought a female power cable. You can just plug the pencil directly into it and need to keep it loose.  do not have

  All the time the adapter is moving on the desk. Copy handwritten notes to the next tip You can also copy handwritten notes and then paste them as text using the first selection toolBelow and then circle the handwritten notes you want to copy.

  Tap on the selection and select Copy as Text Now you can go to another app or hit paste another note and you will see that the handwritten note was converted to typed text.  One of the main reasons is to mark up the Apple Pencil and those screenshots. and documents

build websites for small and medium-sized companies and often it's easier to explain something with a little note so take a screenshot of a website and then add comments to that image.  Will do what it can. Quickly point to a design element, and show where you're thinking of moving it, or just add notes about what changes you're suggesting.

  sketching

  The next tip is one I never thought I'd use and was surprised at how often it comes in handy using the Apple Pencil you can compose and add an outline to an outgoing email.  Just open the Mail app and create a new email, then press the drawing icon at the bottom right. On the top left side, you can outline everything that needs to be done. When you're done and then insert the drawing and you're good to go.

  Signing documents

  Another tip that is essential now and an incredible timesaver is signing documents using the Apple Pencil.  Methods depend on which app you are using, such as how this is done in Dropbox where you simply open the PDF then click on the icon with Open and select Add Text or Signature Now you can use the Apple Pencil.  Can add a signature.

  Place it on the screen and resize it and you're good to go. You love this interface because it lets you add today's date and your signature is saved for future use so There is no need to add it every time you move.

  Adding notes

It's all about saving time when you can, even if it's just a few seconds here and there, because it feels more productive and makes your workflow feel smoother. have an iPad setup where you can add a quick note. Tap the pencil on the lock screen, and it will automatically open a blank note.Go to Settings and scroll to enable it.

 

  Go down to find notes then scroll down where you will find notes from the lock screen you have two options: always create a new note or start over from last note which is also a good option if this is you  Works better for workflows. Enable it, and you can go back to your lock screen with the pencil, and you'll see the Notes app open with a blank note.

And you're ready to start writing after one of the things you find difficult to do when someone draws is making precise lines.

Now some other apps that come out every minute allow you to edit the line after it's drawn so you can shorten it, and then you

You might like to hold the tip and make it longer, and it's less important to get it right the first time, but Notepad isn't as versatile, so if you want to make sure your lines are perfect, you can use a ruler. Just click. over it. From the Markup toolbar, you'll see a ruler that you can align, rotate, and then use to draw more precise lines.

Battery

 

Checking the battery on your Apple Pencil takes about 15 minutes. You have a few options. If you're using a second-generation pencil, you can just dock it on the top of the iPad, and you'll see the battery icon appear with a. Percentage If you are using the first-generation pencil or you don't want to remove the second-generation pencil, you can add the battery widget to your

 

So you can always see iPad Apple Pencil battery life, and whenever you use the iPad, if you don't have the keep on home screen option enabled, you can swipe right from the home screen to see widgets. You may have removed the battery widget. This section is there, so if you don't see it, Touch and hold any widget until the edit screen appears. And then tap the plus icon on the top left to find the battery widget, and then drag it to the Today view, then click Done, and you're all set.

Result

Most of the tips I've share so far are using the apps that come with your iPad, but there are many other functions for using it with a different note-taking app, such as Goodnote Notes, Procreate, and Lightroom. Lightroom is better because it makes things like tracing outlines so much easier. I hope this blog was helpful.