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Apple Pencil is an Apple-designed wireless stylus that works with iPad. The 1st generation Apple Pencil was announced alongside the first iPad Pro in 2015. It has a removable cap that conceals a Lightning connector used for charging from iPad. The 2nd generation Apple Pencil was launched in 2018 alongside the 3rd generation iPad Pro. It innovatively adopts a magnetic connector on the side of the iPad for wireless charging. For more detailed differences between 1st generation Apple Pencil and 2nd generation Apple Pencil, you can click on Apple Pencil 1 vs. 2 for your reference. Content below will show you some tips and tricks that you may never know for your Apple Pencil. Let's check it out.
How to Pair the Apple Pencil with iPad
Barring accidents, I believe this is the first step when you use the Apple Pencil at the very first time. If you've got the 1st generation Apple Pencil, take off its cap and and plug it into the iPad, tab "Connect" when the pair request pops up on the screen. If you've got the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, simply place it on the top side of iPad where there is a magnetic strip, tab "Connect" too when the dialog pops up.
It is the same way you paired, but there will not pop up a pair dialog any more. What if you want to charge via cable? No problem, a Lightning adapter is now available to charge Apple Pencil from your iPhone or iPad Lightning cable.
How to Check Apple Pencil Battery Life
Add the Battery widget to the left of home screen. Swipe to the left page on home screen. Find "Edit" on the bottom of Today View, and then select "Batteries" widget and hit on "+" button to apply on the left page. Now, you can check the battery life of your Apple Pencil on the left page of home screen.
How to Customize the Double Tap Function
This function is only available for the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. To change the double-tap function, navigate to Settings app, then scroll down to Apple Pencil. You will find several options for double-tap function, including:
- Switch between the current tool and eraser
- Switch between the current tool and last used
- Show color palette
- Off
How to Use Scribble
With iPadOS 14, Apple Pencil now has a brand new feature - Handwriting Recognition, which means if you don't write like Picasso, it can work in any text fields like Notes, Safari, Search Box, etc. You don't need to activate it, simply start writing when you want to text something.
How to Draw Perfect Shapes and Straight Lines
Drawing straight lines is a feature realized by digital ruler in Notes app. Actually, most of drawing apps will feature with rulers. Same as Scribble function, drawing perfect shapes is a new feature in iPadOS 14, which can recognize the shapes you drew and convert them into perfect shapes. Just draw a shape, try to make the square like a square, but not a circle, and then held down the Apple Pencil for a split second when you finish drawing, it will convert to a perfect shape.
How to Sign Documents on iPad
Apple Pencil can be used to scan and sign a document quickly. In the Notes app, tab on "+" icon and you'll see the "Scan Document" option. You can take a quick scan of the document and sign with your Apple Pencil.
How to Replace Tip on Apple Pencil
What if your Apple Pencil tip gets worn down or gets damaged? Don't worry, you can replace it actually. The tip of Apple Pencil can be removed by unscrewing it from the main body. Simply buy a new one and then screw it on.
Apple Pencil Compatibility (Update to Jan. 2021)
1st generation Apple Pencil
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
2nd generation Apple Pencil
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later
If you are not sure which iPad you have, you can navigate to Settings app > General > About. Scroll down to the very bottom, you will see a model number began with A. You can text the model number to Google to see which iPad model belong to this serial number. If you would like to change to a new iPad, don't forget to make a backup, or directly transfer data to the new iPad.
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