But did you know you might also use your Apple Pencil with your Mac?
Of course, you could’t draw on the screen, as Apple is yet to release a touchscreen Mac.
Here are all the ways to make it happen.
First, seeApple’s Continuity system requirements pageto ensure your iPad and Mac are compatible.
On your Mac, bring up the document you want your sketch to appear in.
From here on, there are two ways of enabling Continuity Sketch.
Then look to the top-left corner of your desktop screen and selectFile.
From the dialog that pops up, chooseInsert from iPhone or iPadand selectAdd Sketch.
You may not always find theInsertoption underFile.
For example, while using the Pages app, you’ll findInsertas a separate menu option fromFile.
And you’ll find theInsert from iPhone or iPadoption there instead.
Select theAdd Sketchoption under your iPad’s name.
Now, on your iPad, a blank canvas should appear withApple’s familiar Markup tools.
Use your Apple Pencil to draw a sketch.
Once you’ve finished, tapDone.
Your sketch should appear on your Mac immediately, without you saving or sending it.
If you have trouble using this feature, it might be down to one of two reasons.
So your iPad becomes a secondary display to duplicate your Mac’s display or open additional apps and windows.
On your Mac, punch theApple ()logo, and then selectSystem Preferences.
A new window with several options should appear.
To connect your iPad, tap on theAdd Displaypopup menu and select your iPad.
Your Mac screen should appear on your iPad at once.
TheDisplayspreferences on your Mac will also change to show the display alignment.
you might now use your Apple Pencil on your iPad to effectively control your Mac.
The cursor will click wherever you tap the pencilon the screen.
Then select your iPad from the sidebar and open theUse aspopup menu.
Once you’ve adjusted each option to your satisfaction, selectEnable double tap on Apple Pencil.
Then clickDoneto complete the process.
Use Universal Control
Universal Control is similar to Sidecar with one slight difference.
To use this feature, check theUniversal Control system requirementsto confirm that your devices support the feature.
You should also ensure your iPad and Mac are both signed in with the same Apple ID.
Now, on your Mac, hit theApple ()logo and selectSystem Preferences.
From the window that appears, selectDisplays.
Next, choose theUniversal Controlbutton at the bottom of the window and enable all the options there.
On your iPad, go to the controls app.
SelectGeneral, tap onAirplay & Handoff, and turn onCursor and Keyboard.
These steps should activate the Universal Control feature.
Then move your Mac cursor to the edge of the screen, in the general direction of your iPad.
You’ll notice the pointer pushing through to your iPad screen.
Just push it all the way across to use it on your iPad.
Your Mac’s cursor becomes a dot on your iPad.
Once you’re ready to disconnect your iPad from your Mac, pressControl + Option + Cmd + Delete.
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