It creates a seamless experience, thus improving your workflow.

However, there’s more to Universal Control than you think.

When moving files from a Mac to an iPad, you must open a compatible app on the iPad.

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On the contrary, transferring files from iPad to Mac doesn’t have many restrictions.

Use Your iPad in Portrait Mode

Sidecar generally allows you to use your iPad in landscape orientation only.

However, with Universal Control, it’s possible to use your iPad in portrait orientation.

Send Files Across Mac and iPad with Universal Control

Similarly, typing on the iPad’s keyboard will bring up the text on your iPad.

And it works the other way around.

It allows you to use your Mac’s trackpad and mouse with an iPad.

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Apple enables this feature by default, but it might not be the case on some Macs.

It will allow you to use your Mac’s keyboard or trackpad with iPad.

Moreover, theiPad also supports gestures from your Mac’s trackpad.

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