Using Your Apple Pencil Pro: A Comprehensive Guide

The Apple Pencil Pro is a versatile and convenient tool that can greatly enhance your creative workflow with your iPad Air (M2) or iPad Pro (M4). This article will explore the various actions and gestures you can perform with your Apple Pencil Pro, as well as its features and customizable settings.

Actions and Gestures

One of the first things to note about using your Apple Pencil Pro is the squeeze gesture. By default, squeezing the barrel between your thumb and finger opens and closes the tool palette. This action allows for quick access to a variety of drawing tools. Additionally, you can roll your Apple Pencil Pro between your fingers to change the angle of certain writing tools, giving you more control over line thickness and pen strokes.

Double-tapping the lower section of your Apple Pencil Pro with your finger also has a default function: it switches between your current tool and the eraser. However, this action can be customized in compatible apps like Notes to display different effects or behaviors.

Tool Palette

The tool palette is an essential feature of the Apple Pencil Pro, allowing you to quickly switch between different drawing tools anywhere on the page. Squeezing the barrel of your Apple Pencil Pro opens the tool palette, which can also be accessed by swiping across it with your Apple Pencil Pro or finger. This expanded palette provides access to a range of markup options, including highlighters, stickers, and text boxes.

To expand the tool palette further, tap the "More" button, which reveals additional markup options like stamps and more. By tapping the settings button, you can quickly turn draw with finger on or off and access pencil settings. The pencil settings are also accessible by opening Settings on your home screen at any time under Actions.

Customizing Your Apple Pencil Pro

To customize your Apple Pencil Pro, go to the pencil settings. From here, you can adjust the sensitivity of the squeeze gesture, which determines the pressure needed to activate it. You can also choose what action the double-tap gesture takes, including previewing hover effects when your Apple Pencil is near the screen and experiencing haptic feedback.

By adjusting these settings, you can tailor your Apple Pencil Pro experience to suit your needs and preferences. For example, if you want to require more pressure to activate the squeeze gesture, move the slider to the right. Conversely, if you prefer less pressure, move it to the left.

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